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TWO FILE FOR COUNTY SHERIFF
BRYAN WALLACE
WENTWORTH - Bryan
Wallace retired deputy sheriff
and current investigator for
the Rockingham County
District Attorney’s Office,
filed as a candidate for the
Office
of
Sheriff
of
Wallace
Rockingham County on
February 8, 2010.
Wallace a resident of the Stoneville area has
served as a law enforcement officer for over 32
years and continues to serve as a reserve detective
with the City of Reidsville Police Department.
He also served the community as a volunteer fire
fighter and safety officer for the Shiloh Fire
Department for over 20 years.
Wallace, a conservative Democrat is known
as a dedicated, professional who is well trained
and experienced to handle the office of Sheriff and
to move the office into the future. Wallace has
proven his ability to get the job done and done
well without the need for excessive spending.
In 1992 Wallace took control of the Crime
Scene Unit of the Sheriff’s Office. Within a short
period of time he developed the Unit into one of
the most advanced Unit in the State of North
Carolina and Southern Virginia. Without a budget Wallace used whatever funds available to purchase supplies, most of the equipment purchased
by Wallace himself from his salary as an instructor. His expertises often lead to requests for

SHERIFF
SAM PAGE
WENTWORTH - Rockingham
County Sheriff Sam Page filed
for a re-election bid today. The
affable Page told on-lookers, “I
will continue working hard to
keep Rockingham County resiPage
dents safe and practice the fiscal
responsibility people have come to expect from me
and my team.”
Well liked and respected across the county,
Sheriff Page represents the experience and leadership
style critical to running a first-rate Sheriff’s Office.
His first priority will remain safety, in the schools and
community as a whole. “I know that safety impacts
the choices employers make when locating a business, and jobs are critical to Rockingham County now
and always,” said Page.
Page promises to expand existing in-school safety and crime prevention programs as well as training
for the three existing school resource officers. “Safe
schools are number one for me; if kids feel safe, they
can learn and if teachers feel safe, they can teach to
the best of their ability,” said Page. The Sheriff’s
Office sponsors G.R.E.A.T., the anti-gang awareness
program and "Eddie Eagle", the N.R.A. sponsored
gun safety awareness program. In addition, the
Sheriff’s annual promotional calendar raises money
for schools to support Junior R.O.T.C and athletics.
Community policing and crime prevention programs
such as Community Watch, Church Watch, and Crime
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need every boost we can get! This may be useful to know when grocery shopping, if it's a concern to you.
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made in Taiwan or China ?
If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 690, 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN CHINA. 471 is Made in
Taiwan. This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public,
therefore we have to RESCUE ourselves. Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not
prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made.
However, you may now refer to the barcode, remember if the first 3 digits are:
690-692 … then it is MADE IN CHINA .
49 … JAPAN
00 - 09 … USA & CANADA
50 … UK
30 - 37 … FRANCE
40 - 44 … GERMANY
BUY USA by watching for "0"
47 ... Taiwan
at the beginning of the number.

The City of Eden Press
Appreciation Luncheon was held
at Whistle Jacket Grille on
February 11,2010 with members
of the pressnwere present from
print to television media.
Michael Dougherty,City of
Eden Business and Industry, discussed the recent increase in
industrial interest in the area and
the growth of
some other business in the area.
He noted that Wendy’s is getting
a face lift as well as McDonalds
soon to begin work on their new
building.
He and Cindy Adams,
Director of Tourism in Eden,
thanked the various media outlets
for their help with the events

such as Riverfest and the
Business Expo’s and noted that
the Main Street Program recently
won the award for their publicity
of the events over 61 other Main
Street Communities in the program.
Dougherty also noted that
the work on the new roundabout
located near the EdenLibrary will
begin in May and help ease the
traffic areas near the new WalMart. In addition work on the
new sidewalks on King’s
Highway should begin in March.
Jean Ann Wood, President of
the Eden Chamber of Commerce
thanked all the media present for
working together to better the
community.

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Handicapped Accessibility is Available
Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Apa Gear 4 Sports held its Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting in the
Olde Leaksville Shopping District February 9 at their 651 Washington
Street location. Co-Owners William Vernon (L) and Delancy Rudd
(R) look on as city official Cindy Adams cuts the ribbon. Members of
the Eden Chamber of Commerce, local merchants joined the celebration.

FEBRUARY 19, 2010 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 3 ❦

CHARLIE POOLE’S
GRAMMY WIN
Charlie Poole‚s reputation as
a major trend setter in the early
days of country music just got
another boost with Loudon
Wainwright’s Grammy win for
Best Traditional Folk Album,
High Wide & Handsome: the
Charlie Poole Project.
Wainwright was born in
Chapel Hill, NC, and has
had a wildly varied
career that includes the
TV show “Mash”,
British comedy, some
Hollywood, but most
of all, his own brand
of folk, rock, and blues
music. For the album
he traveled to Charlie
Poole’s “haunts and
stomping grounds,” as he
said, in Spray, NC. He was
intrigued by Charlie’s crazy
antics, colorful life, and most of
all, the songs he made his own
with his unique talent.
Charlie Poole’s home town
of Spray is now part of Eden, NC,
where the fifteenth annual
Charlie Poole Music Festival will
be held June 11-13th. It offers a
weekend of authentic old-time
and bluegrass performance, and
competition with $5000 worth of

prizes, at the Eden Fairgrounds,
13870 NC 87 N in Eden, North
Carolina.
There will be opportunity
for a river adventure on Saturday
morning featuring the first-ever
Charlie Poole River Ramble, a
scenic float on the Smith River
from the Spray Cotton Mills,
where Charlie Poole once
worked.
A
“Little
Ramblers” children’s
area, sponsored by
Sheetz, will be another new addition to the
festival.
Campers and
RVs are welcome for
the entire week preceding. Food and other
vendors will be on-site
for the festival. Schedules,
ticket prices and camping information will be posted soon at
www.charlie-poole.com. For further information call 336-6231043.
This project receives support
from the Rockingham County
Arts Council and the NC Arts
Council, an agency of the NC
Department
of
Cultural
Resources.

The Rockingham County
Partnership for Children is now
accepting Champion for
Children Award Nominations

at Four funds for the use of
enhancing services for children
birth through five years of age.
Our mission is helping all children enter school healthy and
In an effort to recognize the ready to succeed. RCPC works
many contributions made to the towards this mission by seeking
early childhood education field out agencies, organizations and
countywide, the Board of individuals that work with young
Directors of the Rockingham children and their families and
County Partnership for
looking for opportuChildren has estab- DO YOU KNOW nities to collaborate
lished
a
special
and enhance or creChampion for Children SOMEONE IN ate needed services.
award to be given in ROCKINGHAM
The Champion
April 2010 at the Early COUNTY WHO for Children award
Childhood Educators
seeks to honor an
IS A
Recognition Ceremony.
individual who has
The Champion for CHAMPION consistently enabled
Children award will
our mission through
FOR
recognize an individtheir commitment to
ual, nominated by the CHILDREN? quality early childcommunity, who has
hood services. The
made significant contributions of nomination form is available
time, talent and/or financial under the current events section
resources to the early childhood of our website at www.rockingcommunity in Rockingham hamkids.org or by calling the
County.
office
at
336-342-9676.
The Rockingham County Completed nomination forms
Partnership for Children (RCPC) must be postmarked by March 1,
is a non-profit organization that 2010 to receive consideration for
administers Smart Start and More this year’s award.

❦ PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Letters to the Editor do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editor/publisher. Letters received are personal opinions from private citizens in
the area and must be signed by writer. Submissions should be no more than 300 words, longer only by permission. We reserve the right to refuse a letter
for any reason and to edit for grammar and taste. The writer should include their address and phone number for verification purposes only. Address:
Eden’s Own Journal • 519 S Van Buren, Suite C • Eden, NC 27288 • or email: edens-own@embarqmail.com. • Fax to 336-627-9225.

Dear Editor,
The "Will of the People - A
Committee" met Thursday
evening, January 28, at the
Whitcomb Center, RCC. There
was an impressive crowd present
as Thomas Harrington, Chairman
called the meeting to order.
Reverend Aiken requested the
group start by singing the Star
Spangled Banner which was followed by a moving invocation by
Reverend Aiken.
Some weeks ago, the
Chairman of the Rockingham
County Board of Commissioners
told Mr. Harrington that the
board wanted to meet with the
Will of the People. A special
meeting was called for that purpose and by letter dated January
4, Mr Harrington invited all the
commissioners to the meeting.
Chairs had been specially located
for them at the front of the meeting room. Some time during the
morning of the day of the meeting, Mr. Harrington was notified
that none of the commissioners
would attend.
Notice was
received too late for the meeting
to be cancelled or the members to
be notified. The group had
hoped to get answers to their
questions which the commissioners had consistently refused to

give at commissioner meetings.
There was much discussion
and concern expressed about
spending by the County commissioners and the cost of projects
they are considering.
Everybody present agreed
that spending on any project that
is not absolutely necessary
should be postponed and that the
commissioners and county manager must be fiscally responsible
in their decisions regarding county expenses.
Underlying the various concerns discussed was the fact that
the
elected
officials
of
Rockingham County absolutely
refused to meet or communicate
in any way with this large group
of citizens who have tried over
and over to communicate with
them and received no response.
The "Will of the People - A
Committee" is a non-partisan
group that is growing leaps and
bounds in numbers daily. If you
are interested in the group, please
call Thomas Harrington at
336.627.8436, Ron Janney at
336.623.8120, Eugene Fuqua at
336.342.1710, Guerrant Tredway
at 336.573.2993, Bev Wilcox at
336.634.0308 or Jim and Dot
Bush at 336.627.3408
Jim Bush, Eden

Dear Editor,
I would like to thank the Madison Town Council for recently
appointing me to the Madison Planning Board. I am also a member of
the Rockingham County Planning Board. Our last county meeting was
well attended because of the proposed kennel ordinance. If you have
an opinion on this proposed ordinance [or any proposed ordinance],
I would like to encourage you to contact the Rockingham County
Commissioners and let them know how you feel about it.
Elected and appointed officials are supposed to work for the
people, but it is up to the citizens to attend meetings and keep up with
what is going on in local and county government. I hope that future
Planning Board meetings are as well attended.
Charles Mann, Madison, NC
Letter to Editor and Citizens,
Get ready!
The Eden
Preservation Society will be having a huge TAG SALE April
16th-17th and we are asking that
as you clean out your basements,
garages and attics over the next
couple of months, that you set
aside saleable items to contribute
to the sale!
Exact location to be
announced soon,, but we will
start collecting donations about
April 1st.
There will be volunteers
with trucks available to pick up
large or heavy items. Call
Vivian at 627-0816 to let her
know so she can put you on the
schedule for pick up, or if you
would like more information
about the sale.
This is one of our major
fundraisers of the year and is crucial to keep our many projects
going, such as the Eden
Historical Museum, the Gov.
Morehead Park and the restoration of the Morehead Mill Wall.
So, as you get ready to toss
those collectibles, books, household items, antiques, jewelry,
sporting goods, furniture, crafts
and household items (no clothing, please), donate them to help
preserve and protect the rich history of Eden!
Sincerely, Julie Ganis, Secretary
Eden Preservation Society www.edenpreservation.org

Dear Editor:
The Rockingham County
Board of Commissioners asked
to meet with the Will of the
People Committee. A special
meeting was set for January 28
and a written invitation dated
January 7 was mailed to the
Commissioners giving notice of
the meeting. Over 100 members
of Will of the People came to the
meeting specifically to question
the Commissioners, but none of
the Commissioners came. We
were not told until the morning of
the
meeting
that
no
Commissioners would attend too late to cancel the meeting.
They, in fact, have done
everything in their power to
avoid any such meeting and any
such
communication.
The
Commissioners meet twice a
month and, supposedly, citizens
can make "comments" at the second meeting of each month
which is held at 6:30PM.
Commissioner Bass and his

To the Editor:
The Rockingham County
Board of Commissioners was
recently invited to a meeting of
the Will of the People Committee
for a meeting to be held on
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at
the Community College. The
Commissioners had previously
expressed openness to a meeting;
however, the particular date was
not agreed to in advance. When
the invitation came, Thomas
Harrington, Chairman of Will of
the People, was contacted to
express the Commissioners
intention to attend the meeting as
a group but to ask for another
date because the 28th represented
a conflict. This was approximately two weeks prior to the
meeting. Mr. Harrington indicated that notices had already been
sent to committee members and
that it would not be appropriate
to waste the expense of sending
the notices by canceling that
meeting. Mr. Harrington did
continue to extend the invitation
to one or two of the
Commissioners if that were the
only number who could attend.
However, the Board’s view is
that such meetings should be
open to the public and that all
Commissioners should have the
opportunity to attend and emphasize that this particular date was a
conflict and had not been agreed
to in advance.
The Commissioners are very
sensitive to the desires of the citizens to have greater opportunities to speak with and hear from
their elected representatives.
These are stressful times, and citizens are rightfully concerned
about what public services are

being provided and how public
resources are being utilized. At
regular County Commissioner
meetings there is often a long list
of items which must be attended
to on behalf of the citizens and
those who come to speak often
feel “squeezed in” among a number of items.
In order to address the concern for more opportunity for citizens
to
interact,
the
Commissioners have renewed
efforts to have special town hall
style meetings set aside for the
purpose of hearing from and
sharing with citizens. One such
meeting has already been held
concerning
the
proposed
Equestrian
Center
effort.
Additional meetings are being
planned to rotate throughout the
County.
Everyday the County’s citizens struggle with growing hardships and the Commissioners as
elected representatives of the
people face difficult challenges
in meeting the needs of the community in public safety, human
services, education and in fostering economic opportunity and
jobs in Rockingham County. All
of the Commissioners know we
need to pull together as a community in these hard times and
encourage our citizens to come to
our meetings and work with us as
we listen to often divergent views
and strive to do the best job we
can for all the citizens of our
county.

Board moved the public comment time to the last of the agenda from its usual place near the
beginning of each meeting. Now,
if you want to make a public
comment you must first rush to
get to the meeting to sign up
before 6:30, sit through a long
meeting and, at long last, you can
make a comment restricted to 3
minutes. You cannot ask questions. If, as Mr. Bass contends,
the Commissioners really "are
very sensitive to the desires of the
citizens to have greater opportunities to speak with and hear from
their elected representatives",
they certainly have a strange way
of showing it.
We do not believe for one
minute that the "special town hall
style meetings" referred to by Mr.
Bass has any purpose other than
to divert our people into totally
meaningless meetings. We want
to talk to and hear from the
Commissioners on the way they
are spending money, what they

are doing about one of the highest
unemployment rates in the state,
that they are aware that hundreds
of our citizens suffer foreclosures
each year and why they increase
taxing and spending during one
of the worst periods this county
has ever suffered. We want to
hear about county debt, the huge
spending, why the Board will not
allow the people to vote on the
expenditures, why they can't
answer a question without the
help of the County Manager, and
we want to hear it from the members of the Board themselves.
Not a single one of the
Commissioners has ever mentioned their failure to attend our
meeting. Like the TV commercial for that cleaning service
whose motto is: "Like it never
even happened", it did happen
and it is not going to be forgotten.
Rather than firing off a long
letter to every news outlet in the
area, it might have been wiser for
the Commissioners to apologize
for their rudeness.
Our experience with the
Board convinces us that they
have neither a desire nor an intention of meeting with and
responding to the public.
Very truly yours,
Thomas S. Harrington, Chairman
Will of the People
708 Washington St.
Eden, NC 27288
336.623.8436

County Star
Investing In Rockingham
County’s Quality of Life
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
RADIO PROVIDES
NORTH CAROLINA
TRAVEL/TOURISM INFO
Susan Dosier and Megan
Musgrave with LKM, a strategic communications agency
based in Charlotte, will continue to voice the reports on behalf
of the North Carolina Division
of Travel and Tourism. The
ten-minute segments, airing the
last week in the month on "Let's
Talk" with Mike
Moore, highlight travel offers,
specials, trip ideas, and include
Tar Heel Trivia with listener
giveaways.
Dosier and Musgrave have
a combined 25 years of public
relations and media experience,
and travel the state extensively.
LKM has served the Division of
Tourism for almost 20 years.
Moore, a North Carolina native,
interviews regional authors,
musicians and newsmakers on a
regular basis.
WLOE, Eden/Reidsville
and
WMYN,
Madison/Mayodan are the only
Full Service Radio Stations in
Rockingham County. "Let's
Talk" airs live Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
at 11:30 a.m., locally on 1420
and 1490 and worldwide at
RockinghamCountyRadio.com
and MikeMooreMedia.com.
For more information
about North Carolina travel
deals, go to
VisitNC.com/offers. Order the
2010 North Carolina Travel
Guide, download itineraries,
sign up for e-newsletters and
search extensive lodging,
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event listings at VisitNC.com,
get the latest travel news on
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1 . 8 0 0 . V I S I T N C
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North Carolina Travel Update
Broadcast Schedule:
Friday, February 26
Friday, March 26
Tuesday, April 27
Tuesday, May
25; Monday, June 28
Tuesday, July 27
Friday, August 27
Tuesday,
September 28
Friday, October 29
Monday, November 22
Tuesday,
December 28.
All reports air live at 11:40
a.m., followed by giveaways.

GARDENING SERIES
2010 SCHEDULE CONTINUES

WENTWORTH
The
Rockingham
County
Agriculture Center is the place
to be this season to learn all you
need to know about gardening.
Check out the following classes.
• Mar. 3 - Rockingham Diseases and Insects identification and Management and
Pesticide Safety - Patrick Jones

From The Rockingham County Manager
I have been working for some time to strengthen the organization of county operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
To this end I am making the following changes.
Effective February 1, 2010, Adam Lindsay, Performance
and Budget Manager, will become Director of Administration. In
addition to his current responsibilities with Budget and Performance
Management. Central Services, and Purchasing, Adam will assume
administrative responsibility for the Criminal Justice Day Reporting
Program. Public Information Services and the new Animal Shelter.
Effective February 1, 2010, Tom Wiggins, Planning
Director, will become Director of Operations. In addition to his current responsibilities with Planning, Inspections and Code
Enforcement. Tom will assume responsibility for the operations of
Engineering and Environmental Services. Facilities, Water and Sewer
Services, Landfill Maintenance and Cooperative Extension.
This realignment of personnel and functions will better
position our organization to more effectively and efficiently meet the
leadership, operational and service needs we face now and in the
near future.
Thomas B. Robinson
Rockingham County Manager
336-342-8101

COME WATCH THE
6TH ANNUAL
SPELLIN’ BEE PLANNED
We are making preparations
for our 6th Annual Spellin’ Bee to
be held Tuesday, March 16, 2010
at the Morehead High School
Cafeteria. We need sponsors
and teams! If you would like to
enter a team for only $100 please
fill out the form below and fax to
our office at 623-8800 or mail to
678 S. Van Buren Road, Eden,
NC 27288. If you would like to
be a sponsor for $250 and receive
publicity and a team entry please
complete the next
page as well as
the team information and fax or
mail to us by
March 1. Thank
you in advance
for helping provide scholarships
for
those
Morehead High
School students
who are continuing their education at Rockingham Community
College.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
Tables will be set up for the
event with four team members
per table. Your team should decorate themselves for the event.
Please wear T-shirts, hats, etc.
representing your company and
team. You may bring cheerlead-

A MESSAGE FROM
COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION
Cold winter days have
given us opportunities to enjoy
all those beautiful seed catalogs
that fill our mailboxes! This is
the season to plan for a 2010
community garden.
A garden provides both
access to fresh produce and a
way to stretch your food dollars. Not only are community
gardens a good way to get more
fruits and vegetables into our
diets, they also allow us to
explore nutrition “from garden
to fork,” be active outdoors and

Continued to Page 8

ers from your business, organization or just friends to help support your team that will be seated
in the gallery surrounding the
competition area .Costumes and
noisemakers are definitely welcome.
There will be a 50/50 raffle
with the winner receiving 50% of
the monies collected and the
other half going into the scholarship fund. You might want to
bring a few extra dollars. $1.00
buys one ticket; $5
buys six tickets.
Finger
food
will be provided for
team members, judges
and other volunteers
attending the After
Hours Social from
5:30-6:15
p.m.
Drinks will also be
provided for the team
members throughout
the evening.
There will be no charge for
those attending.
Enclosed please find the
Business Spellin’ Bee rules and
regulations and a form for sponsorship and team information.
If you have any questions, please
call Jean Ann or Lou at 336-6233336.

Do You Suffer From High Blood Pressure? We have a skillfully trained pharmacist with a
hypertension specialty certificate who can assist you with general
questions about diet, medications and hypertension.
Call & make an appointment with Nathan Hemberg, PharmD, CCP.
CCP. 336-349-8221!

Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register
Employability Skills, GED Classes,
AMERICAN LEGION POST 254
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
6:30pm. All Vets are Welcome
147 N. Fieldcrest Rd, Eden
WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR
Every Wednesday evening at 7pm
FREE to Public! Door Prizes!
Come taste the most nutritious and delicious beverage you will ever drink. Learn
about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St,
Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325
TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION CLASS
–Classes meet from 7:00-8:00 pm, the
2nd Thursday of each month, in the Short
Stay Waiting Area of Annie Penn
Hospital. For those considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements.
For more information, call 951-4357.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
The Penn Nursing Center, Reidsville, will
host a countywide Alzheimer’s support
group 2:30 pm in the South Day Room
of the center. Family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s are
invited to attend. The group will meet on
a monthly basis on the 2nd Monday of
each month. For more information, call
951-4674, or 951-6034.
GROUP DIABETES CLASSES
Penn Hospital offers FREE Diabetes
Group Classes twice a week to
Rockingham County residents. Walk-ins
are welcome. All classes will be held in
Dining Room C in the Annie Penn
Cafeteria on the Ground Floor of the hos-

I n t ere s t

pital. The morning classes will be held
each Tuesday from 10:00 -11:00 am. The
afternoon classes will be held on
Thursday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 pm.
For more information, call 951-4673.

month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United
Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Contact:
Charles Boswell @ 336-342-4346 or
Sharon Reynolds @ 336-613-0474

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at
6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student
Center at RCC. The PFC Jerry L.
McKinney Detachment is seeking new
members and businesses willing to help.
613-3171 or email tthorne@triad.rr.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meets the 1st Monday each
month at 11am at the post located behind
Auto Zone in Reidsville. For moer information cal 336-295-2996.

“JOSHUA’S TROOPS”
Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at
8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg
(Madison) Do not have to be a vet to attend.

FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING
The Penn Nursing Center will host a
Family Council Meeting at 2:00 pm on
February 24, 2010, in the Penn Center
Dining Room. A program on elder law
will be given. The public is invited to
attend. For more information, please call
Juliette Miller at 951-6021.

AMVETS
Newly formed local group. All Veterans
and service men and women welcome.
Contact Willard (Woody) Waters at 6351786 or email
woodyeee@embarqmail.com for details.
WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB
Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each

DAN RIVER WATER, INC
610 PATRICK STREET
EDEN, NC 27288

336-623-2526

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE
Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or
needing help healing from pain of
separation or divorce. Every Mon. from
6:30- 8:00pm, Growing Oaks Community
Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden.
Call 623-1114, 558-5947 or visit
www.growingoaks.org

MORE THAN YOGA
Instructor Lynn Dyer, RYT

For Class Schedule/Cost & More Information
go to www.morethanyogaeden.com
or email: LynnDyer@morethanyogaeden.com

CALL: 336-432-5347
PRIVATE LESSONS • YOGA PARTIES AVAILABLE

Dear Customers:
Due to increases in cost of operating our business and making improvements to the system, it is necessary to adjust our water
rates. Every effort was made to keep water rates as low as possible.
New water rate charges will begin effective March 1, 2010.
Sincerely,
Dan River Water, Inc.

Fed. Credit Union, 618 North Scales St.,
Reidsville. Appt: 336-349-2729 ext. 27.
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and their goal is 15.
Open to the public.
• Friday, Feb. 26 - McMichael High
School, 6845 N.C. Hwy. 135, Mayodan.
Appt: 336-427-5165. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
and their goal is 200. Open to the public.
• Saturday, Feb. 27 - Goodwill Baptist
Church, 1036 K-Fork Rd., Madison. Appt:
336-427-4178. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and
their goal is 25. Open to the public.
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO
MOREHEAD MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL!
The Eden Historical Museum is
pleased to announce that it will be the first
stop of Morehead Memorial Hospital’s
traveling display board highlighting 50
years of caring for our community. The
museum is open on Saturday’s from
10:00-4:00 and the display will be at the
museum through Sat. March 6th.
Admission to the museum is $1.00 for
adults. Children under 12 free with adult
(except groups).
50TH ANNIVERSARY - MOREHEAD
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1,
Morehead Memorial Hospital Day
Hospital Entrance. Mark your calendars
now, and plan to spend the afternoon with
us as we celebrate 50 years of caring for
our community. Special guests and activities are being planned.
A CLEANER LIVING and their subsidiaries would like to announce their
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony has been rescheduled to March
8th at , at 2:00pm. Please come to 2300
Freeway Dr., Reidsville and Help us celebrate our expansion and support our local
business! For questions or directions
please call 616-0815. Refreshments provided by the Back Street Buzz.
SHRINE CLUB PANCAKE SUPPER
February 26, 6pm - 9pm
Shrine Club Road off Ashely Loop,
follow the signs

EASTSIDE HOME
IMPROVEMENT

Tickets $10 per person or $15 per couple,
sold at the door. Proceeds to benefit building renovation. DJ will entertain.
FARMER SCALE ACCURACY
TESTING
Tues., March 2, 2010, 9:30am – 12 noon
Rockingham County Agriculture Center
525 Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC 27320
Wayne Compton, Standards Inspector
from the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services
Standards Division will be at the
Rockingham County Agriculture Center
on Tuesday March 2, 2010 from 9:30am12 noon to check scales.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Penn Nursing Center will hold a
Resident Memorial Service on Feb 25,
2010 at 2:00 pm in the Penn Center
Dining Room. Families and friends of
former Penn Center residents who have
died during the past year are invited to
attend the service. For more information,
call Juliette Miller at 951-6021.
CONCERT IN THE PARK
Sunday afternoon in the Park
3:00-5:00 pm March 28th - Free
Freedom
Park
at
the
Kiwanis
Amphetheatre. Featuring Uturn Band
SENIOR DANCE AT THE CB HUT
Monday, February 22nd and March, 29th
7:00 - 10:00 pm come at 6:00 for line
dance lessons
SENIOR GAMES EXHIBITION
March 5th at 9am-11am at MadisonMayodan Rec. Department
for more info call: 548-2789
342-1088 or 627-4711
THE BLUE CREEK ACTION
The Blue Creek Action Group of Eden presents Mr. Adolphus Keese and The
Spiritual Echoes from Greensboro, N.C. in
concert at Morning Star Baptist Church,
607 Stanton Street, Eden N.C. Saturday,
March 6, 2010 at 6 p.m. This event is open
to the public.

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assistance from departments all
over North Carolina and southern
Virginia.
“My father was the first Fire
Marshal
in
Rockingham
County”, Wallace said. “He
taught me that no matter whatyou must always do the right
thing even if the right thing is not
the politically correct thing, treating all citizens equally no matter
what their status in the community.”
A member of Kings
Highway Christian Church,
Wallace believes that there is no
room in the pulpit for politics,
but there is plenty of room in politics for the pulpit.
Specialized Certifications;
General Instructor, Specialized
Firearms Instructor, Defensive
Driving
Instructor,
Basic
Criminal Investigation Instructor
Officer Survival Instructor,
Blood
borne
Pathogens
Instructor
Firefighter Level III, Medical
First Responder, Advanced Law
Enforcement Certificate, NC Fire
and Rescue Commission, Fire
and Arson Investigator.
For more information see
Bryan Wallace on www.facebook.com and Elect Bryan
Wallace Sheriff of Rockingham
County on www.facebook.com .

IT’S THE SMALL
THINGS THAT
COUNT
by Carla Neal

Ever had one of those days
when nothing seems to be going
right? I recently experience one
of these days; at work of course.
It occurred after a week of arguments, maximum school stress
and very little sleep. The
machines were not working
properly, things were breaking,
and time was definitely not on
my side. Halfway through the
day a lady came into the store
and asked for my help. I was on
the verge of tears by this point
and it seemed to take all of my
strength just to muster a half
smile; however, I got the lady
what she had asked for and told
her to have a good day. With an
empathetic smile the lady
thanked me, then took my hand
and with the utmost sincerity,
told me I was a wonderful person. This one simple action
helped me finish my job with a
sense of calm and graciousness.
So, the next time you come upon
someone who seems to be having
a bad day, just pass along a smile
and a kind word for it may mean
more to them than you will ever
know.

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build strong, healthy communities. A community garden can help
feed our neighborhoods and educate our children about where food
comes from.
“Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities
through Gardens” is a planning and resource guide for anyone who
is thinking about starting a community garden. The guide describes
what a community garden is; the benefits; how to find or start a garden; and tips for growing, storing, preparing and enjoying fruits and
vegetables. It also highlights state and national gardening
resources. Whether your “community” setting — work site, faith
community, school, neighborhood — is considering starting a community garden or you are thinking about joining a garden near you,
the primer walks you through the options, steps and resources to
ensure success.
The Reidsville Area Foundation is partnering with
Rockingham County Cooperative Extension to help provide
resources for community gardens in Rockingham County. This is a
great opportunity to involve all generations in projects that will benefit us all.
Please contact Brenda Sutton, Director of Rockingham County
Cooperative Extension, for more information about how you and
your organization can contribute 336-342-8230 brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu

CHINQUA PENN PLANTATION
FEATURES ROCKINGHAM COUNTY MONTH
February is Rockingham County Residents Month at Chinqua
Penn Plantation. If you live in Rockingham County, adult tour
admission is $10. That is half the regular adult house tour rate of
$20 and $5 off the senior and college student rate. Youth ages 6-15
are always $10 and age five & under are free.
Take advantage of the opportunity to come out and see all the
recent improvements at Chinqua Penn or come for the first time.
Chinqua Penn always provides a multicultural experience presenting antiques and artifacts from around the world.
Chinqua Penn Plantation & Vineyards hours of operation are
Wednesday through Saturday 10 am -5 pm and Sundays 1-5 pm. For
additional information call 336-349-4576

ANOTHER

RECORD BREAKING E

ENROLLMENT AT

RCC

WENTWORTH - Student enrollment continues breaking records at
Rockingham Community College. With over 2,500 students
enrolled, spring semester 2010 becomes the largest spring enrollment on record; approximately 14 percent and 34 percent higher than
springs 2009 and 2008 respectively.
Several programs have nearly doubled or tripled in enrollment:
computer information technology, criminal justice technology, associate in applied science – electrical/electronics technology, cosmetology, global logistics, and horticulture diploma. Certificate program enrollment increased 42 percent, indicating many individuals
are seeking a fast track to employment.
The increase in students has resulted in an increase in financial
aid applications. This year (2009-10), 350 more people have
received federally funded PELL grants than last year. Federal PELL
grant disbursement has also steadily increased. In 2004-05, PELL
grant disbursement at RCC exceeded $1.7 million. By last year, that
amount topped $2.5 million. With a fall semester disbursement of
$2.1 million, 2009-10 is on track to well exceed last year’s amount.
“Part of the reason for the increase is a change in the funding
formula,” said Coe Ann Trent, RCC director of financial aid. “For
example, SSI (a Social Security benefit) is no longer counted when
considering need and if a displaced worker receives needs benefits
(food stamps, etc.), the formula for PELL grant eligibility has been
simplified. These types of changes have made more people eligible.”
Another part reflects the local economy. With an unemployment rate of 12.6 officially reported in December in Rockingham
County, individuals are in need. When they return to school in order
to prepare themselves for today’s workforce needs, many are finding
help through financial aid.
Federal funding is just part of the picture. RCC has one of the
most active community college foundations in the state, reflecting
strong community support of the college. Through scholarships provided through the foundation and other venues, such as the North
Carolina State Employees Credit Union, total financial aid given to
students last year was $4.1 million. It is a high mark expected to be
trumped this year.
The increased number of students enrolled in community colleges statewide since Aug. 2009 is equivalent to adding another
UNC-Chapel Hill to the university system. Working with already
tight budgets, those burgeoning numbers have resulted in challenges
within the system – how to continue to meet the demands of providing a quality education without a corresponding increase in state
funding.

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Stoppers have helped to reduce
crime in Rockingham County
over the years.
Page will remain true to his
fiscally conservative record,
making the most out of limited
tax dollars and taking advantage
of state and federal programs
designed to help local sheriff
offices. Sheriff Page has delivered top-notch law enforcement
as well as additional programs
within budget each year. His
Office has voluntarily submitted
to new performance based budgeting procedures designed to
reduce costs. Page recently provided the County Commission
with a plan to both extend the life
of the new jail and pay for the
extension with outside revenue,
generated by housing minimum
security federal inmates until the
space is needed for Rockingham
County. Revenues from such a
plan could easily exceed
$1,000,000
annually.
Participation in state and federal
programs has allowed the
Sheriff’s Office to access additional equipment and technology,
at no cost to the Rockingham
County taxpayer.
Sheriff Page is also focused
on ensuring his staff has access to
cutting-edge technology and
training to reduce cyber crime
involving identity and children.
Beginning July 2010, Sheriff
Page will assume leadership of
the North Carolina Sheriff’s
Association as the President, representing issues of importance
for all 100 counties.
Learn more about Sheriff
Sam Page on Facebook at
Friends to Re-Elect Rockingham
County Sheriff Sam Page
http://www.facebook.com
Sheriff Sam Page Information
Focus Areas 2010 and Beyond
• Increase in-school safety and
crime prevention through expansion of existing programs and
school resource officer training.
• Stretch tax dollars through fiscally conservative principles,
performance based budgeting,
and apply for state and federal
programs that provide additional
equipment and technology to law
enforcement.
• Apply the latest technology and

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training to reduce cyber crime
involving identity, property, and
children.
• Employ computerized software
and internet technology to create
a paperless work place within the
Sheriff’s Department, saving
time and money.
Professional Accomplishments as
Sheriff
• D.A.R.E. - Anti-drug awareness
program. (1998-2008)
• G.R.E.A.T. - Anti-gang awareness program replaced D.A.R.E.
program using federal seized
asset dollars. (2009)
• Junior ROTC, leadership training, athletics in each high school
through proceeds from the annual Sheriff’s Office promotional
calendar. (1999)
• School Resource Officers
placed in each high school (3) to
protect our children and teachers.
(1994)
• "Eddie Eagle:" N.R.A.
Sponsored Gun Safety awareness
program, K-2; taught at all county Elementary Schools. (1998)
• Established Community Watch
Neighborhoods (1998)
• Established Church Watch communication program (2007)
• North Carolina Project Locator:
Program to locate missing persons with Alzheimer’s disease,
Dementia and Autism. (1999)
• "Help Incorporated" Center for
Prevention
of
Domestic
Violence. (1993)
• Established one of North
Carolina’s first Bio-hazard
Collection and storage programs
during the Anthrax threat. (2001)
• Participation in the State Law
Enforcement Support Services
program which allows access to
surplus military equipment free
of charge. (1998)
• Seized Assets Federal
Forfeiture Program access allows
law enforcement agencies the
opportunity to share seized
assets, has allowed for the purchase of technology outside budget constraints e.g. training
equipment and technology, narcotic officer vehicles, Mobile
Crime Scene Lab, mobile command vehicle, in-car computers,
digital fingerprinting system, etc.
(1996)
• Developed plan being consid-

David Price Auto Works
Recognized by ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Program
David Price Auto Works had earned Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as
prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence(ASE),
a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle repair
and service by means of voluntary testing and certification for automotive
repair and service professionals.
To be eligible for this recognition, a company must have 75% of its automotive
professionals ASE certified. In addition, there must be a certified technician in
each area of service offered. To remain in the program, a business must renew
each year and confirm their professionals’ certification status.
David has been ASE Master certified for over 25 years. With over 30 years of
experience in the field, he opened his shop on Monroe Street, on the Olde
Leaksville Shopping District in 2004. As a full service facility, David Price Auto
Works offers everything from basic oil changes, brakes, and tune-ups to the
computer diagnostics, engine and transmission rebuilds/replacements. David
believes “Complete and Personal Auto Service” is a promise not a slogan.
Businesses that have earned the ASE Blue Seal
of Excellence Recognition have gone the extra
mile in support of their customers.
Employing ASE certified professionals is
an important element in their overall
customer satisfaction program.

SNOWFLAKE BALL RETURNS FOR A
GREAT CAUSE
The community is cordially
invited to attend The Snowflake
Ball, an evening of elegance and
caring, on March 20, 2010, with
all proceeds benefitting the Free
Clinic of Rockingham County,
Inc.
A proud sponsor of this
black tie optional gala, Chinqua
Penn Plantation in Reidsville
will serve as the historic backdrop on
Saturday, March 20, 2010 from
7:00 to 11:00pm for a magical
evening filled with superb food,
an extensive silent auction, and
dancing to the glorious sounds of
big band music. The Free Clinic
of Rockingham County, Inc. has
continually set the bar for exquisite charitable galas, and this year
is no exception.
The Ball will once again be
held on the grounds of Chinqua
Penn Plantation with major
improvements from the very successful 2008 event. Building
upon the 2008 Ball, specific
changes have been made to provide an even grander experience
for patrons including a deluxe
heating system inside the grand
outdoor tent, more restroom
facilities, and a professional
shuttle service from the entrance
gate to the mansion.
With great excitement, gala attendees will welcome special guest,
MISS
USA ®, KRISTEN DALTON
(CROWNED MISS NORTH
CAROLINA USA IN 2009 AND
THE REIGNING MISS USA ®).
All proceeds benefit The
Free Clinic of Rockingham
County, Inc. which provides
basic medical, dental, and pharmacy care to low income, working citizens of Rockingham

County who are without any
form of health insurance. Leslie
Deaton, Executive Director of the
Clinic, says “Our patients are
those who fall through the
cracks…caught between being
insured and government assistance. We proudly become their
medical home.”
Over 20 percent of
Rockingham County citizens
often suffer in silence -- those
who are employed, temporarily
on unemployment, or disabled
but have no resources to provide
for their needed healthcare. In
response to the worst economic
downturn in decades, medical
visits to the Clinic were up 24
percent in 2009 and hundreds of
life sustaining medications were
filled at no cost to patients. The
Clinic is totally dependent
upon private donations from the
community and grants from charitable trusts and foundations. It
accepts no government funding.
Tickets for this year’s gala
are limited and are on sale for
$50 each. Tickets may be purchased by calling 336.627.1127.
Sponsorships are also available
at four levels with the premiere
Diamond level receiving two
complimentary tickets to the Ball
plus an invitation to the enchanting,
pre-event Candlelight
Greenhouse
Reception.
Diamond sponsors will be transported from the Greenhouse to
the mansion entrance by a horse
drawn carriage.
About
Chinqua
Penn
Plantation:
Chinqua Penn Plantation,
acclaimed as an architectural
American treasure, was the
home of tobacconist, Jeff Penn
and his wife Betsy and reflects

their lifestyle of entertaining,
traveling, and collecting art and
furniture from around the world.
Constructed near the turn of the
19th century, the 27 room
English countryside mansion is
filled with elaborate furnishings
from 30 countries, surrounded by
22 acres of beautiful gardens and
historic landscape. The estate
showcases the state's premier
collection of eclectic decorative
arts. Located at 2138 Wentworth
Street in Reidsville, it was purchased by entrepreneur Calvin
Phelps in 2006 who re-opened
the facilities for tours and special
events.
About The Free Clinic of
Rockingham County, Inc.:In
May 1998, The Free Clinic of
Reidsville &Vicinity, Inc. opened
its doors to a 6 mile service
radius in Reidsville to target
those individuals who were
employed and without any form
of healthcare coverage including
Medicaid or Medicare. As a
result of the uninsured healthcare crisis in Rockingham
County, The Clinic’s Board of
Directors expanded the service
radius in October 2005 to incorporate the entire county and
changed its name accordingly to
recognize its new service population. Relying on the generous
professional and nonprofessional
support of caring volunteers, The
Free Clinic of Rockingham
County,
Inc. is open two
evenings a week for medical,
dental, and pharmacy services.
A licensed Physician Assistant
offers chronic disease
management weekly during daytime hours.

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“These are challenging times,” said RCC President, Dr. Robert
Keys. “Community colleges are a key component to the economic
recovery of this county, the state and our country. From the time I
became a community college administrator, I embraced the opendoor philosophy to never turn anyone away who seeks an education.
I still believe in that component of the community college mission
and will continue to make every effort to serve all students who
desire to attend.”

JURY CONVICTS EDEN MAN
OF ROBBERY, BURGLARY
WENTWORTH - A jury convicted Randall Travis Williams, 18, of
First Degree Burglary and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon the
week of February 5th, 2010, in Rockingham County Superior Court.
Williams was sentenced to 42-60 months in prison for his role in the
incident by Judge Lindsay Davis.
On March 27, 2009, officers with the Eden Police Department
responded to an armed robbery call. Police arrived to find that four
adults and three minors had been in a residence on Loftus Street
when someone kicked in the front door that evening and demanded
money. A revolver and a shotgun were used in the robbery. The suspects took a substantial amount of cash from the victims, who had
just received their tax refunds. Williams admitted to receiving nearly $1,000.00 for his participation in the crime.
Two of Williams’ co - defendants pled guilty at a previous term
of court and received 51-71 months in prison for the same charges.
There are two other co - defendants awaiting sentencing.

CATCH

THE

READING BUG

Community Reading Conference Friday March
19th and Saturday, March 20th, 9am - 3pm.
Rockingham County Reading Association will present scholastic book fair at the Whitcomb Student Center located at Rockingham
Community College, and welcomes children's authors Deborah
Guarino and Dave McDonald.
Guarino is the Author of "Is Your Mama A Llama", and
McDonald is the author of "Hamster Sam".
Friday's events will include Pre-K Head Start day and have storytelling and many children's activities. Saturday's events will
include the author's visits, informational workshops, children's activities such as Where the Wild Things Are and Fancy Nancy booths.
This event is free to the public. For more information call
336-623-8098.

WENTWORTH - Jerry Lawrence Lester, 48, was sentenced as an
Habitual Felon to 70-93 months in prison following his plea of guilty
to Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Felony Possession of
Marijuana. Lester was sentenced February 2nd, 2010, in
Rockingham County Superior Court by Judge Lindsay Davis.
On November 5, 2008, officers with the Eden Police
Department executed a search warrant at Lester’s home on Front
Street, after they received information that drugs were being sold at
the residence. When officers entered the home, a female was found
flushing drugs down a toilet. Lester admitted that the drugs , seven
firearms, and ammunition found in the home was his. SBI reports
indicate that over 194 grams of marijuana were recovered.
Lester had previous convictions for Possession with Intent
to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Manufacturing Marijuana, Felony
Possession of Cocaine, Felony Breaking/Entering, and multiple
convictions for Impaired Driving.

RED CROSS

A VICTIM

REIDSVILLE -Detective Dana Taylor has reported the arrest of
Joan Rebecca Eastwood, 22, of 27 Circle Drive in Reidsville.
According to the warrant, Eastwood did take, obtain, and withhold a financial transaction card, a Wal-Mart Credit Card issued to
the American Red Cross located at 3692 NC Highway 14.
Eastwood took the card from the Red Cross, without their consent, while participating in a Work First program and assigned to the
Red Cross by the Department of Social Services.
On December 15th, 2009 she took and used the card to obtain
goods with a total value of $1350.
Joan Eastwood is charged with Financial Card Theft, Financial
Card Fraud. Bond: $3,000 secured and trial date set February 18th.
Sheriff Page commented: “It is sad when someone misuses the
system that is attempting to help them, especially when they steal
from a charitable agency that constantly helps those in need”.

CLYDE EDGERTON COMING

TO

COUNTY

The author of the Rockingham Reads selection, The Bible
Salesman will reflect on his writings and entertain with this band at
RCC on March 9th at 7pm in the auditorium of the Advanced

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ROCKINGHAM

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Continued
Technologies Building. Join in for a rollicking good time.
On February 22nd at the Eden Library, Fern Ragan and Carolyn
Lester will lead an open discussion of The Bible Salesman. Read the
book and join in. Multiple copies of the book are available at all the
library locations.A musical radio play is available and can be purchased on March 9th.
To download a reading guide with study questions:
www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_B/bible_salesman1.asp

NONPROFT EDUCATION SESSION
The Reidsville Area Foundation, in partnership with the
Rockingham County Chambers of Commerce, is hosting a Nonprofit
Education Session on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in the Greenhouse
at The Penn House in Reidsville, NC. Sally Migliorie, Senior
Associate for the N.C. Center for Nonprofits and Mary Anne
Howard, Sandhills Regional Associate, for the North Carolina
Community Foundation will share their expertise in the areas of
Strategic Planning and Mission Focused Fund Raising.
Descriptions of each session are provided below. The day will
begin at 9:30AM and finish at 3:00PM.
First Session: Charting a Strategic Course for Your Nonprofit’s
Future. Sally Migliore, Senior Associate, N.C. Center for
Nonprofits
Now more than ever, nonprofits are doing more with less.
Executive directors/CEOs and boards of directors need to make critical decisions about how to survive in this environment while thinking strategically about the long term. In this session, we’ll discuss
how strategic planning can guide your organization to stay missionfocused and accomplish your goals.
Second Session:
Mission Focused Fund Raising. Mary Anne
Howard, Sandhills Regional Associate, North Carolina Community
Foundation
Your organization is all about changing the world for the better.
This session will help you determine how to use your organization’s
mission to develop a fundraising strategy aligned with your mission.
A lively and interactive session that explores how to tell the story of
your organization and cultivate your ambassadors for fundraising
success!
A $10.00 fee per person is required and lunch will be provided.
In order to receive the most benefit for the organization, we ask that
a Board member attend with an organization’s Executive Director.
Registration is required and seating is limited.
Call the Reidsville Chamber at 336-349-8481.

FARMERS BRIEFING
AT CASWELL PINES
Congressman Brad Miller would like to invite you to the Fourth
Annual Rural Farmers’ Briefing on Monday, March 15, 2010 from
8:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Caswell Pines Golf Club (2380 County
Home Road, Yanceyville, NC). A biscuit with juice and coffee will
be provided at no cost.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to visit with other farmers and members of NCDA. In addition, it is your chance to touch
base with your members of Congress and to hear from other leaders
in the field of agriculture.
Seating is limited and we also want to make sure we have
enough food, so please reply no later than Tuesday, March 9, 2010
to Carol Reid Erichsen in my Raleigh office at 919-836-1313 or
email your contact info to :
carol.reiderichsen@mail.house.g
Please feel free to share this information with other farmers in
your community. I look forward to seeing you at Caswell Pines on
Monday, March 15, 2010.

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
WORKSHOP OFFERED
WENTWORTH - Rockingham County N.C. Cooperative
Extension Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops When:
Choose either daytime or evening workshop Workshop 1 Thursday,
February 25 th at 12:30 PM OR Workshop 2 Thursday, February 25
th at 6:00PM Where: Rockingham County Senior High School
Horticulture Classroom Registration REQUIRED! There is a $15 fee
for oak logs, spawn and wax. Participants will each take home one
inoculated log. Call Kathryn Holmes to register or for more information at (336) 342-8230. North Carolina State University and
North Carolina A State University commit themselves to positive
action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed,
national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two
Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A State
University, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments
cooperating

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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY
The Eden Historical Museum
is pleased to announce that it will
be the first stop of Morehead
Memorial Hospital’s traveling
display board highlighting 50
years of caring for our community. The museum is open on
Saturday’s from 10:00-4:00 and
the display will be at the museum
from Sat. February 6th through
Sat. March 6th.
Admission to the museum is
$1.00 for adults. Children under
12 free with adult (except
groups).

TO

MOREHEAD HOSPITAL!

The Eden Historical Museum
is an initiative of the Eden
Preservation Society, a non-profit 501C-3 organization. We rely
on donations from individuals,
corporations and foundations to
fund exhibits, programs, general
operating expenses. We are completely staffed by volunteers.
Your donations are fully taxdeductible and greatly appreciated.
Eden Historical Museum,
656 Washington Street, Eden, NC
27288

COMPLETE CAR SERVICE!

Bailey’s Exhaust

729-A Washington Street
Old Ralph Barrow Building
in the Historic Olde Leaksville Shopping District

HAGOOD SHOWS PHOTOGRAPHY
EDEN CITY HALL
Jessi Hagood is a portrait and event photographer
based in Eden, N.C. Her love of photography began
at a young age by looking at old photographs when
visiting her grandmother. “Photographs capture a
moment in time that you can recall over and over
again.” Jessi’s interest was further piqued when her
parents gave her a 35mm Nikon.
Jessi now spends most of her time in portrait
work and event photography, primarily weddings.
Her most recent work has included local weddings
and destination weddings at Emerald Isle Beach and
Bald Head Island, bodybuilding competition, album
covers for Greensboro based bands The Buzzkillz
and Hammer No More Fingers, and other portraits
and events. Jessi is also a photography student as
Randolph Community College, one of the leading
photography schools in the country. Jessi’s
Photographic Technology concentration at RCC is

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Consultant Contractors, Inc.

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RCC WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES

Self Portrait: Hagood
in Commercial Photography. Her recent commercial clients include Kindermusik International based
in Greensboro, N.C.; Touloukian Architecture and
Urban Design located in Boston, M.A.; City of
Rochester, N.Y. Tourism Guide’ and Salon Bailey’s
of Greensboro, N.C.
Jessi will be showing a variety of portrait, commercial, and fine art at the Eden City Hall. The photographs will include digital work as well as fullframe black and white images shot using various
medium format film cameras and processed in a traditional darkroom. Visit her website at jessihagoodphotography.com.

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WENTWORTH - Carla Moore and Bobbie
Mattice have joined the faculty/staff of
Rockingham Community College, filling
vacant positions in the areas of counseling and
nursing.
With experience as assistant director/coordinator of transfer admissions with James
Mattice
Madison University, a four-year institution in
Virginia, Carla Moore, of Appomattox, Va.,
brings a unique perspective to Rockingham
Community College students. As the newest
member of the counseling team in RCC’s student development office, Moore can guide
those seeking two-year degrees, diplomas and
certificates, as well as those seeking to transfer
to four-year institutions.
“My knowledge of the four-year transfer
Moore
admissions process can be helpful to those who
want to transfer,” she said.
Moore graduated from James Madison University in 1999 with
a bachelor’s degree in business administration. In 2003, she earned
a master’s in education from the institution with a focus on college
student personnel administration. The university then hired her as
assistant director in admissions.
While earning a graduate degree, however, Moore completed an
internship as a counselor at Rappahannock Community College.
That experience solidified her desire to work for community colleges.
“There’s such a wide variety of people at community colleges.
I love that.”
Therefore, when a position opened at Blue Ridge Community
College in 2005 for a student services coordinator of first-year student programs, Moore applied and was hired.
At RCC, Moore’s duties include admissions counseling and student recruiting at Morehead High School. She will also be responsible for RCC’s career and college transfer center.
Bobbie Mattice, a native of Canada, comes to RCC from the
Moses Cone Health System where she worked for 12 years in the
areas of renal medicine, hemodialysis, and intensive care.
“I had heard wonderful things about the RCC program,” she
said. “I understood that there have been some positive and innovative changes to the nursing program; that would suit my personality.”
Mattice discovered her passion for teaching while working as a
preceptor (instructor) for nursing students and staff in the
hospital. She then taught nursing for a semester at Guilford
Technical Community College.
“I love helping students succeed,” said Mattice. “I like giving
them the tools to succeed and then seeing them use those tools in
their career. I love seeing them once they enter the field. Nursing is
a rewarding occupation, whether through teaching or patient care. Either
way it’s gratifying to look at someone and knew you helped them.”
Mattice received her nursing diploma from Saint Lawrence
College in Cornwall, Ontario. She earned a bachelor’s degree in
nursing from UNCG and is currently pursuing a master’s in nursing,
also at UNCG. To stay abreast of updates in her field, Mattice continues relief work in the surgical/intensive care unit at Moses Cone.

WHO WILL BE THE
NEXT "HONORARY
MAYOR" OF
CASCADE?
CASCADE COM. - It's
time again to be thinking
about who you'd like to see
run for the "HONORARY
MAYOR OF CASCADE".
Last year,
2009, The
Cascade
Community
Volunteer Fire Department
held a Fund Raiser to Elect
the FIRST HONORARY
MAYOR of Cascade.
Three candidates who
had the most Entrees sent
in, they were: Oliver
Robertson, Billy Wilson Oliver Robertson, Honorary Mayor
and Joe Weddle. It was up Of Cascade, and Wife, Eleanor
to these Three Men to see
who could raise the most VOTES @ $1.00 per vote, with all money
going to Support the Cascade VFD.
On June 6, 2009 all Votes were turned, and counted with, Mr.
Oliver Robertson raising the most Money. All Money from the other
Candidates was also turned over to the Fire Department, with over
$7500 from this event.

The Eden Evening Lion’s Club presents Meals on Wheels
with a check for $500 to furhter their work in the community. Pictured left to right: Norma Jean McKinney, President,
Ann Boyt - Meals on Wheels, and Jim Bush - 3rd Vice
President.

The Eden Evening Lion’s Club presents The Corporate
Christian Ministries with a check for $500 to furhter their
work in the community. Pictured left to right: Norma Jean
McKinney, President, Ann Boyt - Meals on Wheels, and Jim
Bush - 3rd Vice President.

On Friday Jan 29th seven Morehead High School students
participated in the Rockingham County Science Fair.
Brandon Elmer received a first place medal for his project on fertilizer titled “How Much is Too Much” and Patrick Cardwell received
a first place medal for his project on soil contamination titled “The
Effect of Old Gas Stations on Soil Arthropod Populations”. Patrick
Elmer, Waqas Goraya, and Zack Johnson received second place
awards, and Taylor Murray and Raven Hazelwood received 3rd place
awards. Brandon and Patrick will represent Rockingham County at
the Regional Science Fair to be held at Sci Works in Winston Salem
on Feb 19.

structures built to improve river
navigation remain in place today,
where recreational canoe and
kayak traffic replaces the commerce of yesteryear.
The setting for DRBA's
Annual Celebration is the beautifully restored nineteenth century
Caswell County Courthouse,
completed in 1861 and listed on
the National Register of Historic
Places. Described as a one of the
finest Victorian courthouses in
North Carolina, the building
combines Italian Renaissance

participant's choosing, two choices will offer introductions to
By: T Butler
DRBA's Caswell Heritage Trails
The Dan River Basin
project. One option is a moderate
Association's
Annual
to strenuous hike on a proposed
Membership Celebration on
trail connecting Dillard Middle
Saturday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m., in
School and Sunvale Apartments,
the historic Caswell County
led by Forrest Altman, a founding
Courthouse in Yanceyville, North
board member of DRBA and
Carolina, will include all the
author of The Dan River Book.
major
elements
of
the
According to Altman, "This
Association's mission in its busiroute along a sewer easement is
ness session, invited speaker and
very scenic, through deciduous
after-meeting hike. The organizaforest, with views of a pretty
tion's mission is preserving and
creek. It has significant changes
promoting
the
in elevation and will
region's rivers and
require less than an
culture through eduhour to hike—if the
cation, recreation and
group is small and
stewardship.
everyone is in good
After
refreshshape."
ments and time to
For those who
view displays, the
prefer a less challengshort business session
ing afternoon, Chad
will include recogniHall will guide a stroll
tion of exceptional
on the project's first
volunteer
service,
pilot trail, the Stream
election of board
Walk Trail at the
members, and staff
Caswell
Senior
reports
on
the
Center. "We'll conVirginia and the The Dan River Basin Association's Annual clude this walk with a
North Carolina activ- Celebration will be held in the historic Caswell look at the proposed
ities
of
the County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, mountain biking trail
March 6. The public is invited to this event with- nearby," he adds.
Association.
Featured as the out charge.
Participants in
Celebration's speaker
either walk are asked
is "William Clark" of
to wear hiking boots
the Lewis & Clark Expedition, as and Classical Revival features, or walking shoes, dress in layers
portrayed by Craig (Rocky) including an arcade with pilasters and bring water to drink.
Rockwell of Bassett, Virginia. whose capitals depict ears of corn
The historic courthouse is
For over a decade Rockwell, and tobacco leaves.
located at 144 Courthouse
Operations Project Manager at
Members and guests at the Square,
Yanceyville,
NC
Philpott Reservoir, has depicted Celebration will hear reports (36°24'11" N
79°20'10" W).
William Clark, who became a from the Association's staff, The square in front of the
brigadier general and played a including
Brian
Williams, Courthouse functions as a onemajor role in shaping the young Education and Conservation way counter-clockwise traffic
United States in the early nine- Coordinator located in DRBA's circle, making all left turns.
teenth century. Among the audi- Virginia office in Collinsville; Parking is located on-street on
ences for his portrayal has been Executive Director Katherine the Courthouse side of the
the U. S. Congress in the nation's Mull and Virginia Program square, along Court Street, which
Capitol Building.
Manager Jenny Edwards from the Courthouse is on, and behind
During Clark's time, batteau the Eden headquarters office; the Courthouse. For directions
travel on the Dan River was Dale Swanson from the Stokes and information call about the
opening the region for settlement, Field Office in Danbury, N. C.; celebration or the hike, contact T
trade, and the founding of towns. and Chad Hall, North Carolina Butler, 336-349-5727 or memDanville, Milton, Leaksville Program Manager, whose office bers@danriver.org .
(now Eden), and Madison were is in Yanceyville.
Membership information is
established as river ports by
Following the meeting and available at www.danriver.org.
1815. Canals, sluices, and other lunch at a local restaurant of the

First Presbyterian Church
Preschool Registration
Friday, March 12, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Church Members
Children Currently Enrolled,
Siblings, Past And Present

Friday, March 19, 2010
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
If Preschool Is Closed For Either Friday Due To Inclement Weather,
Registration Will Be Held The Following Monday.

Come to Covered Entrance at side of church
and follow signs. For further information
call FPC at 336-623-4271
or preschool director at 336-623-5436
582 Southwood Drive, Eden, N.C. 27288
We do not discriminate against race or religion!

❦ PAGE 14 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Jim Good of The Sign
Shop in Eden has the
Habitat ReStore sign ready.
Ricky Jefferson and Randy
Jefferson (left to right
respectively) prepare The
Boulevard storefront site.
Indoor yard sales continue on Thursdays (2 – 4 PM).
Sales income helps volunteers build simple, decent
houses with qualified families who become property
tax payers.
Rockingham Habitat for
Humanity accepts donations of household items,
furniture, and construction
materials on Mondays and
Thursdays.
The donor receives an
in-kind form for these taxdeductible donations. Call
the office (627-0160) for a
drop-off time.

NC COMMUNITY
COLLEGE SYSTEM
PRESENTS EL/CIVICS
GRANT TO LITERACY
PROJECT
EDEN - The Rockingham County Literacy Project has received a
$12,548 EL/Civics Grant from the North Carolina Community
College System. The Literacy Project is a nonprofit charitable and
educational corporation that provides basic reading, writing, and math
skills instruction, as well as instruction in English and GED subjects,
to the adults of Rockingham County who are in need of these skills.
About 4.5% of Rockingham County’s population belong to a race
other than Caucasian or African American; another 5.2% are Hispanic
or Latino. Possibly as many as 10% speak a language other than
English at home, making it difficult for them to find a job or otherwise
function effectively in
our English-speaking society.
The RC Literacy Project is offering free EL/Civics classes on
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays,
11 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5–7 p.m, beginning
Monday, February 22. Interested students are invited to attend an
Open House on Monday, February 15, at either 11 a.m.–12 noon or
5–6 p.m., at the Literacy Project office, 705-A Washington Street,
Eden.
Students will learn how to understand, speak, read, and write
English. They will also learn about civics and citizenship
(including U.S. history, government, banking and finance, health, the
legal system, education, community resources, career development,
and consumer education). Adult students will work with tutors for four
hours per week, with materials provided free of charge by the Literacy
Project.
Lead instructor for this EL/Civics program is Holly Hoover;
tutors are Davene Girtman and Iris Sutcliffe.
For more information or to pre-register, call Jean Light Kinyon,
Executive Director, Rockingham County Literacy Project, at
627-0007.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
Featured Pet

Continued from Page 12

WILLOW
Willow is a seven month old
Terrier mix that is very energetic,
loving, and friendly. Willow
never meets a stranger and loves
attention. Willow is a spayed
female that is current on her
rabies shot. Willow came to us as
a tiny puppy and has waited
patiently for her forever home.
She knows her name and wags
her tail when people enter a
room. She would love to greet
you after a long day at work with
the same excitement. If you are
interested in adopting Willow
and providing her with a good
home,
please
visit
the
Rockingham County Humane
Society at 205 Boone Road in
Eden, NC. Our adoption fee is
$100 for puppies and dogs and
$65 for kittens and cats. The
adoption fee includes spaying
and neutering, shots, and deworming for all animals. The
Rockingham County Humane
Society is open to the public
Wednesday through Saturday
from 11 to 4.

We would like to Thank our Customers for allowing us the privilege to serve you over
the years - Patient Care and Satisfaction is Our Goal!

DRS Medical Supply Of Eden Is Accredited By The
Accreditation Commission For Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) For
The Services Of Medical Supply Provider. DRS Has Over 100
Years Combined Medical Service On Staff!

Who would you like to see run for this Honorary Position ?
Please submit you favorite persons name, MALE OR FEMALE,
entrees should be mailed directly into the Cascade VFD P.O. Box
130, Cascade, VA 24069. All Entrees will be counted on March 1.
This will give the three top Candidates 3 months to see who can raise
the most Votes.
June 5, 2010 will be the Date for all votes and Monies to be
turned in. Get your names submitted NOW!

HOPE RUN FOR HOSPICE SET
The 14th Annual Hospice Hope Run Deacon Tower at BB Field,
Winston-Salem, NC is the location for the 14th Annual Hospice
Hope Run on April 17th, 2010. Participants can register online at
www.support4hospice.org.
The Hospice Hope Run’s presenting sponsors are BB Charitable
Foundation and Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. There will a 5K
and a 10K course, with competitive runners timed with the D-tag
system. All runners and walkers are invited to join in the fun as an
individual or as part of a team. For children 8 years old and younger,
there will be a special Deacon Dash event.
“Being able to provide help, hope and support to our patients
and families is the driving force behind all that we do. The support
and enthusiasm for this year’s Hope Run has been overwhelming
and I can’t wait for April 17,” said Carolyn Breese, Development
Director for Hospice. “Whether you’re a walker or a runner, it’s
going to be great fun.”
The 14th Annual Hospice Hope Run begins at 8:30 am with
day-of registration beginning at 7:00 am at BB Field/Deacon Tower.
For
more
information
and
to
register,
visit
www.support4hospice.org.
Since 1979, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter has been committed to providing quality medical, emotional, spiritual, and social support to patients and families who face a serious illness – regardless
of diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment. Today, Hospice & Palliative
CareCenter provides these services in a 13-country area. Hospice
offers bereavement services to families of Hospice patients as well
as grief counseling to the community at large. Hospice’s Carousel
Program offers pediatric palliative care to infants, children and their
families. For more information about Hospice & Palliative
CareCenter, contact Ann Gauthreaux, Director of Public Relations,
at 336-768-3972, or see Hospice’s website at www.hospicecarecenter.org.

N.C. MARKETREADY ANNOUNCES SPRING COST
SHARE CYCLE FOR VALUE-ADDED EQUIPMENT
The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program, administered by N.C. MarketReady, is now accepting applications for the spring funding cycle, Equipment Cost Share. This program is funded by the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to support the development of value-added agricultural operations, an
emerging sector of North Carolina agriculture.
The NCVACS program works hand-in-hand with the USDA
Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) by reducing the costs associated with professional services and equipment purchases that are not
funded by the USDA grant. The spring cost share cycle allows valueadded producers to apply for equipment cost share funding.
Applicants can seek to purchase new or used equipment with cost
share funding. Equipment cost share awards will vary from 25 to 50
percent of the total cost of the equipment, up to a maximum of
$25,000.
Applications for NCVACS Equipment, spring 2010, are now
available online at http://www.ncmarketready.org.
Applications are due by March 30, 2010. Guidelines and a list
of frequently asked questions can be found on the Web site. Award
recipients will be notified by June 1, 2010.
For additional information, contact Brittany Whitmire,
NCVACS program coordinator, N.C. State University N.C.
MarketReady, 919-830-9557 or brittany_whitmire@ncsu.edu.

LOCALS GROWING
GATE PROGRAM

SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH

WENTWORTH - Nadine Cobb, of Mayodan, had life where she
wanted it: full-time accounting job with Unifi, part-time photography business on the side.
Then came February 2009. A thief broke into her home. Unifi
gave her the dreaded pink slip.
Reeling, Cobb took stock. For 25 years, accounting was the
only career she had known. And since people and companies continue to need accountants, she saw no need to change fields. She
did, however, need to update her resume and submit applications
online. She could do neither because the thief had taken her computer.
“I went to see Debi (Joyce) at the college (RCC) to see if the Small
Business Center had computers I could use.”
The Small Business Center is housed on campus, which Cobb

that eliminates the use and subsequent disposal of millions of
pounds of medical waste that
would severely impact the environment.
SRI Surgical (www.srisurgical.com) provides central processing and supply chain management services to hospitals and
surgery centers across the United
States. The company is a charter
member of Practice Greenhealth,
an organization that helps hospitals find ways to reduce waste
and eliminate the use of toxic
materials.

AUXILIARY OPPORTUNITY
You are invited! The members of the Eden Fire
Department Auxiliary extend an invitation to attend their
meeting on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Station #4, 135 East Stadium
Drive, at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to support our firefighters during
controlled burns/training, and structure fires by providing hydration
(such as water, gatorade, coffee) and snacks as needed.
Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month,
at 6:00 p.m. at Station #4, 135 East Stadium Drive. Membership is
open to any of the family members of the firefighters, as well as other
interested community members.
Please join us for a meeting, ask any questions you may have, and
decide if our auxiliary is a good place to donate some of you time and
make some new friends. We look forward to meeting you!For more
information, please call Lois Dunn, President at 336-635-5491 or
email edenfiredepartmentauxiliary@yahoo.com.

Providing the right balance of
Independence and Support,
Privacy and Socialization, Security and
Freedom. Arbor Ridge at Eden offers senior
living solutions that just make sense!

AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTY
• 2 Bedroom apartments located at Glenwood Court Apartments.
The rent is based on income, Rental assistance when available.
• We are now accepting applications for
Norman Court Apartments waiting list.
This is an elderly complex which means in order to apply you would
need to be 62 years of age or disable.
Rent based on income. Rental assistance when available.

We are now accepting applications to add to our waiting list
for Knollwood Court Apartments. These apartments are for
applicants that are 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.
The rent is based on income.
• 2 Bedroom Apartment Summerglen. Rent is $435 per month, $200 security deposit
• 2 Bedroom Apartment Hampton Woods. Rent is $450 per month, $200 security deposit
• 2 Bedroom Apartment Klycewood. The Rent is $450 per month, $200 security deposit
Equal Housing Opportunity.

County Star
Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life
DVZ BOUTIQUE NEW DOWNTOWN STORE!

EDEN
THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGE AND YOGA

Located at 705 Washington
Street, they offer jewelry, handbags, women’s clothing, dresses
and much more. They are open
from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Monday thru Friday. Call 9323144 for more information.

We invite you to attend a free
beginner's yoga class Saturday,
February
27th. The class will begin at 9:30
am and last for one hour and fifteen minutes. All props are supplied by the studio. Please arrive
ten minutes prior to class time.
All levels welcome. The studio
is located at 571B Bridge St.
Eden, NC. For more information
visit the website www.edenmassage-yoga.com or contact Kelley
Pulliam RYT, LMBT NC License
#8237 at 336-552-5826.

RED RIVER GRILL-NOW
HAS BBQ AND RIBS
Owner Donna Hopkins has started of 2010 with a new menu that
included pulled pork BBQ and
baby back ribs. She also has
many lunch specials, including
boneless fried chicken, chicken
potato soup with grilled cheese,
homemade meatloaf with ranch
potatoes, homemade pot roast
and fried shrimp. Stop by her 247
West King’s Hwy location or call
627-5000 for carryout.

ENDURANCE

NANNY B’S
RESTAURANT
Eden residents are quickly discovering Nanny B’s Restaurant
located in the former DDQ location in Draper Village, across

FOR THE

RACE

from Woodall’s Barber Shop.
Many people have raved about
their hamburgers and other specialties.

KING’S
CHANDELIER
COMPANY - LAMPS
There are few things that make
you appreciate the small amenities of life, like losing power for
multiple days will do. Many
Eden residents recently suffered
power loss. At such times, it is
important to think about how
great light is when you have it.
And, how much better life is
when you have new, attractive
lamps to project that light. King’s
Chandelier has a wide assortment
of lamps and other lighting to
beautify your home when the
lights come back on. Stop by to
see what they have to offer.

When she said her prayers
that night, she said, “Thank-you
God for Mommy. We had a good
Amanda Rorrer, Contributing writer
run today.” I tucked her in with a
Author of Runningwrite.blogspot.com
smile on my face and walked
I Corinthians We went outside and I began to away amazed, once again, at my
9:24-25 Know show her how to stretch and daughter. Her simple prayer
ye not that explain the importance of staying
reminded me of the ease with
they which run on the correct side of the road.
which we should be able to
in a race run
She
promised
to
God in
all, but one
I WAS AMAZED AT THOSE approach
receives the listen to my direc- LITTLE LEGS THAT HAD TO prayer. I also realized
that prayer is a vital
prize? So run, tions so that we
Rorrer
WORK TWICE AS
that ye may could run safely. I
part of what helps
HARD AS MINE.
obtain. And every man that strives told her we could “THIS IS FUN, MOMMY!” Christians
build
for the mastery is temperate in all walk a little if she
“endurance” for daily
SHE YELLED.
things. Now they do it to obtain a felt like she needliving.
corruptible crown; but we an incor- ed to rest, but no matter what, I
As
a runner, I build
ruptible one.
would not carry her.
endurance
by logging lots of
As I laced up my shoes for
I didn’t know how long this miles. Sometimes these miles are
as run, my daughter said, “I want sudden fascination with running
to go! I want to go!” I thought for would last, so I wanted to stay in less than ideal conditions like
a second and said, “Sure, get your close to the house for our run. We extreme cold and even rain. But
shoes on.” She ran to her room set off down a dead-end road and that’s life! The sun doesn’t
and came back with tennis shoes she ran all the way to the end always shine and sometimes it’s
on her feet. (If only she would without stopping (1/2 mile). I cold and rainy. There are times in
move that fast in the mornings!) expected her to be tuckered out life when we have to slow down;
we might want to give up, but we
when we returned to the top of must keep moving…and praying.
the road, but she wanted to keep Sometimes we find ourselves
going. We turned down another running on the wrong side of the
road and continued running. I road. Sometimes, it’s the wrong
was amazed at those little legs road altogether. Prayer builds
that had to work twice as hard as Christian endurance by putting us
mine. “This is fun, Mommy!” she on track for the direction God
yelled.
would have us go. The more we
We ran two whole miles practice prayer, the closer we are
together. Not bad for a four-year- drawn to Him and the more preold. We had to slow down a few pared we are to handle the diffitimes, but I urged her to keep on cult days in life; those days when
going, to keep moving, and never we can’t see the road at all.
stop completely. I explained what
As a runner, I want to build
“endurance” means in terms that endurance and have a healthy
she could understand: It’s prac- body with a strong heart, musticing really hard so our muscles cles, and lungs. But as a
will get stronger. Eventually, we Christian, I want to build
can go faster and farther.
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all things. Practicing these things
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knew because she had taken the center’s “How to Start a Small
Business” course under Joyce. The center had a computer, but not
the software Cobb needed, so Joyce took the opportunity to do some
business counseling. She asked Cobb if she was interested in starting her own accounting company. When Cobb indicated she might,
Joyce told her about GATE (Growing America Through
Entrepreneurship).
GATE is a federally funded program aimed at residents of rural
counties who lost a job through no fault of their own. Those who
qualify for the program can fill out a GATE application. Of those
applicants, random individuals are chosen to receive scholarships
which can be used to help the recipient receive the training they need
to be successful entrepreneurs.
Interested, Cobb applied for and was awarded a scholarship
which she used to further her education in tax preparation through
classes at NC State University and the National Tax Training School.
She and Joyce were also successful in setting up a six-month internship for her with Bookkeeping Plus, a company in Madison owned
by Amy Collins. Recently, Cobb finished the internship and had a
ribbon-cutting for her new business in Mayodan, Nadine Cobb
Accounting & Tax, LLC.
I decided I didn’t want to be a victim anymore,” said Cobb. “I
wanted to be in charge of my destiny. I wanted to receive the
rewards – not just monetary, but respect in the community and from
my peers – from working hard and doing my best. As an employee,
your performance doesn’t save you. Even if you work hard, your job
could be at risk.”
Cobb is one of nine successful entrepreneurs in Rockingham
County who began their current ventures through the new GATE
program. They operate a variety of businesses from technologybased to restaurants.
“Small businesses are the backbone and fabric of our economic recovery,” said Joyce. “They will provide the means to get us, as
a nation, where we need to be.”
Successful GATE entrepreneurs are featured on WGSR.TV
every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
For more information on GATE, go to www.ncprojectgate.org.

CONSPIRACY

TO

COMMIT MURDER CHARGED

On February 4, 2010, Eden Police Department investigators initiated an investigation concerning Conspiracy to Commit Murder
involving her ex-husband. Sandy Irby Kallam of 710 Edmund Street,
Madison, North Carolina was identified as the suspect in this case.
On February 10, 2010, investigators with the Eden Police
Department arrested Sandy Irby Kallam for one count of Felony
Conspiracy to commit First Degree Murder. Bond is $1,000,000
secured. Scheduled in Rockingham District Court on March 3, 2010.
Anyone having information concerning this case is asked to
contact Sergeant Clint Simpson at the Eden Police Department at
336-623-9240 ext. 236.

BOBBY BROWN RELEASE DELAYED
WENTWORTH - In a letter dated January 14,
2010, the NC Department of Corrections
Prison Division informed Sheriff Page of a
consideration being given to granting family
visits to Bobby Brown.
Brown, was an inmate at Forsyth
Correctional Center and by acceptance into
this program, he would be allowed to visit his
Brown
sister’s home in Rockingham County.
Bobby Ray Brown was convicted in September of 1985 of
Murder First Degree and sentenced to death. Later, his sentence was
reduced to “life in prison”. Brown is currently in minimum level III
and had a parole date of June 13, 2010.
Sheriff Page believed the best interest of citizens, especially
those in Rockingham County would not be served with any release
of Brown. Sheriff Page had an active part in the original case, and
received support for his decision by making contact with others.
He began communication with Reidsville Chief Ed Hunt and
Alamance Sheriff Terry Johnson. Both had been with the State
Bureau of Investigation and a part of the original investigation. He
also spoke with Eden Chief Reece Pyrtle, the Parole Commission,
and a member of the victim’s family
As result of the aforementioned opposition, Sheriff Page has
received a letter from Bradford Bannerman, a Parole Case Analyst
with the State of North Carolina Post Release Supervision and Parole
Commission. The Parole Commission has suspended Bobby Ray
Brown’s participation in the Mutual Agreement Parole Program
(MAPP). Bobby Brown has been suspended
from MAPP and denied parole. His case is scheduled to be reviewed
for parole purposes again on or about February 5, 2013.
Sheriff Page: “I was pleased to hear that Bobby Brown will not
be allowed on the streets of Rockingham County, until at least 2013.
At that time, I will again object in the interest of the citizens I have
sworn to protect.”

FEBRUARY 19, 2010 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 17 ❦

HOMEMADE

IS ALWAYS BETTER, EVEN IN MUSIC

Do you remember the Andy
Griffith Show episode in which a
man came to Mayberry and
recorded all the local musical talent? He made an album of their
music and sold it to National
Records in Richmond, Va. From
there he planned to go to New
York to see if he could cut another deal.
Frankly, the talent in fictional Mayberry is no better than
what exists all over Rockingham
County. And every year these
talented artists gather at
Rockingham
Community
College for an entertaining
evening of great fiddle, guitar,
harmonica and more in what is
known as Homemade Music.
In
its
twelfth
year,
Homemade Music not only
showcases local musical skills,
the event raises money for the
local chapter of Habitat for
Humanity. Those attending are
asked to give a donation. All proceeds
benefit
Habit
for
Humanity.
Sponsored by the RCC
Musician’s Guild, Homemade
Music combines rollicking old
favorites with exciting new tunes.
Back this year are acclaimed guitar instructor and accomplished
flat-picker, Ed Dodson; popular
harmonica and guitar duo, Keith
Sigmon and Lee Dishmon; Jim
Harvish and his band, “One

String Over”; and, of course, the
notable Campus Tradition, a
foursome comprised of current
and former RCC employees.
New this year are RCC employee
Jim Harvish, who will perform
with his band, “One String
Over,” and high school/RCC students Zach Yarborough and
Patrick Cardwell.
Cardwell
teams up with his father, RCC
employee Chip Cardwell, to sing
several gospel favorites.
Homemade Music will be
held Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in
the RCC auditorium.
“We encourage everyone to
come out and have a good time,”
said Musicians' Guild advisor
Lee Dodson. “Chase the winter's
blues away by enjoying some
great live music and raising
money for a cause that helps people in our own community.”

Ed Dodson
Campus Tradition

Renee Henry

Sigmon & Dishmon

Jim Harvish

LThe
OOSE LEAF COLLECTION
City of Eden’s Leaf collection schedule is a s follows excepting parts of the Central Area (Stadium Dr. towards Kings Highway),
Highland Drive and Dameron Street. These areas are targeted for collection on Wednesdays.
Garbage...
Leaves...
Monday Collections
Picked up on Tuesday
Tuesday Collections
Picked up on Monday
Wednesday Collections
Will remain the same (except as noted)
Thursday Collections
Picked up on Friday
Friday Collections
Picked up on Thursday
Those who live in the newly annexed areas will receive their Trash
pickup and leaf collection on the same day - Friday.
Residents ARE NOT required to bag leaves and yard waste.
Leaves should be at curbside by 7:00 am on your collection day.
Leaves for collection should not be placed in the traveled portion of
the roadway where traffic would be impeded. Place leaves at a location away from any objects such as parked cars, low hanging tree
limbs, catch basins, or drainpipes. It is important that leaves are not
placed in actual ditchlines due to potential flooding caused by such a
practice.
Sticks, rock, brick, or any foreign type objects
should be kept out of the leaves for pick up as these
type objects delay the collection process and can
cause severe damage to the collection equipment.
Residents are encouraged to retain leaves on their
property and compost where possible by implementing a “backyard composting project.” Residents
wanting leaves for gardening purposes should contact the City of
Eden’s Street Division for information on signing up for deliver of
leaves by the truck load.
For additional information regarding leaf collection services, contact Darren Gatewood, Supt. Street Division at 627-7783 or the
Department of Environmental Services at City Hall 623-2110 ext. 4.

Tutor Training Graduates
Nine people recently completed training as volunteer tutors with the Rockingham County
Literacy Project. Front row, seated, left to right, they are Shirley Austin, Dabney Thacker,
and trainer Joyce Burgart. Second row, standing: Judy Fisher, June Hawes, Josh
Sutcliffe, Sarah Pierce, and Bonnie Kober. Not pictured are: Ann Bradsher and Sherry
Hall. They will tutor local adults in reading, writing, and math.

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This old photo is from the Francis Photography collection
at the Eden Historical Museum. They are as yet unidentified. If you think you know the location or who is in the
photo please contact: edenhistoricalmuseum@yahoo.com.
You can write the museum at 656 Washington St., Eden, NC
27288 or call Julie Hampton Ganis at 336-623-3853.

❦ PAGE 18 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, FEBRUARY 19, 2010

ANNUAL EDEN LIBRARY
FRIENDS' DINNER
SCHEDULED
Be sure to reserve your
space for the Annual Spring
Friends of the Library Dinner and
Author Talk. Guest speaker this
year
will
be
Deborah
Heinecker,author
of
The
Reluctant Psychic and Franklin
County Ghosts.
Deborah began working in
corporate America, was a children's librarian, and then was
partnered with her current coauthor, Athena Varonis in the
FBI. Deborah now resides in
Reidsville but is a native of
Baltimore, Maryland. Recently,
Deborah and Athena were featured on the Biography Channel's
Psychic Investigators, ant they
are being considered for a continuing series on that channel
because of the interest generated

by their work with law enforcement.
Heinecker is truly a reluctant
psychic, considering herself
lucky to have an ability to help
solve crimes. If you are a member of the Friends of the Eden
Library, join us for an evening
with Deborah and Athena at
6:30pm Tuesday, April 13,2010.
If you would like to become a
Friend of the Eden Library please
drop by the library and pick up a
form. Memberships are yearly
and cost as following: Seniors
$5, Individual $10, Family $20,
Special Friend $50, Patron $100,
Life Member $500.
The cost of the Author Talk
and Dinner is $10 per member,$12 per non-member.

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Dr. Billy S. Martin, Evangelist and Bible
Conference Speaker, will be speaking at Victory
Baptist Church, 2040 E. Stadium Dr., Eden, N.C.
February 21 - 24, 2010, Sunday 11:00 a.m. &
Evenings 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Martin has a rich and varied background of ministry,
having served as pastor, evangelist, and Bible college professor. In addition, he has served extensively in the field of
missions. His ministry has allowed him to travel widely in
the United States and Canada as well as in South America,
Africa, Europe, and the Near East.
His academic preparation includes an undergraduate degree
from Piedmont Baptist College in Winston Salem, N.C.,
and a graduate degree as well as a Doctor of Divinity
degree from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. He
has also studied at Elon University in Elon, N.C.
Both at home and abroad he has been widely used in the
field of evangelism. The ministry has taken him over forty
nations, but equally rewarding has been his opportunity to
conduct over one hundred evangelistic campaigns in his
home city, Winston Salem, N.C.
An accomplished Bible student, Dr. Martin’s expository
messages will provide answers for some of life’s baffling
problems. The public is invited to attend
these services as guest of
Pastor Thomas Mitchell and the Victory Baptist Family.

13 TH ANNUAL CAREGIVERS OF
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
CAREGIVERS BOWL-A-THON
February 27, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ( 90 Minute team shifts throughout the day )
Location: Reidsville Lanes 1640 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, North Carolina
Needed:
• Bowlers, Team Captains, Group Coordinators
• 32 Lane Sponsors,
• Event Sponsors, Gold Pin Sponsors & Silver Pin Sponsors, Prize Donors.
Come, have fun and help raise $$$$ for Caregivers of Rockingham County
Caregivers of Rockingham County is an interfaith nonprofit volunteer organization that provides free
services to the elderly and disabled.
For more information please contact us at (336) 361-0971.Visit us on the web at www.caregiversofrockinghamcounty.org. All Gifts are Tax Deductible.

Financial Focus Edward Jones
SMART INVESTMENT MOVES
As an investor, you might
wonder what the new year has in
store for you. While economic
and market forces are, as always,
somewhat unpredictable, the
overall outlook is generally
favorable — and by making the
right moves, you can further
improve your chances of making
2010 a good year for your portfolio.
And one of the best moves
you can make is to stay invested.
If you had jumped out of the market during the long downturn
from late 2007 through March
2009, you would have missed
quite a rally. In fact, the Dow
Jones Industrial Average staged a
considerable comeback from its
March lows, climbing 61.1 percent in 2009. The S & P 500
rose 66.7 percent off of its low.
Still, it’s unlikely that we’ll
experience returns in this neighborhood for 2010. Although we
may see reasonably strong
growth in corporate earnings — a
key driver of stock prices —
stocks are no longer as undervalued as they were when the rally
began.
However, although we still
face some significant issues, such
as high unemployment and tight
credit, most experts predict that
the economic recovery will continue in 2010, though not at a sizzling pace. And a growing economy is usually good news for
investors.

FOR

2010

Of course, despite the potentially favorable investment environment, there’s always the possibility of bumps in the road. To
protect yourself, consider taking
these steps:
* Stick with “buy and hold.”
Despite some claims that “buyand-hold” is no longer a viable
investment strategy given today’s
volatile markets, it worked pretty
well for those investors who were
patient enough to ride out the
bear market. Continue looking
for quality investments and holding them until they no longer
meet your needs or until the fundamentals of the investments
themselves change.
*
Own some short-term
investments. During the long
bear market, short-term investments, particularly cash, held up
better than most other assets. Yet
many investors had too little cash
in their portfolios. Don’t make
that mistake. Keep an appropriate
amount of cash for your age,
income level, risk tolerance and
long-term goals.
*
Consider adding fixedincome investments. By owning
some fixed-income vehicles,
such as bonds, you can help
reduce the effects of volatility on
your portfolio. And if you hold
your bonds until maturity, which
is often a wise move, you can
rely on them for a source of
steady income. As always, make

sure you understand the risks
before investing.
*
Watch for changes in
investment taxes. In the coming
year, the tax rate may increase for
long-term capital gains and stock
dividends. If that happens, you
may need to review your investment mix. However, even if the
long-term capital gains rate rises,
you’ll still likely be better off
holding quality investments for
many years, thereby giving them
the time to potentially overcome
short-term price volatility. And
even if taxes rise on dividends,
dividend-paying stocks, with
their ability to provide both
income and growth potential, can
be a valuable part of your portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that
companies may reduce or eliminate dividends at any time.)
No one can say for sure what
2010 will bring to the investment
world. But by preparing your
investment strategy for a range of
possibilities, and by making
changes as needed, you can make
this a year of progress toward
your important financial goals.

Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star is a vehicle with which to inform
the public of facts, events, community happenings, and self help information
to improve the quality of life in our county.
Articles should inform, enlighten, teach and cause introspection. You
should take responsibility to form your own views. It should not be a platform for political mud slinging, personal vendettas or self aggrandizement.
Any items submitted are subject to editing. It is at the publishers discretion as to whether any item or advertisement will be accepted. Some items
may be omitted simply because of lack of space.
Most understand that you can’t please everyone all the time, and there
are some you can never please. I began this paper to bring light to subjects
long overlooked, not to add to the darkness which already overtakes us on
T.V. radio, magazines and the internet.

May you all be blessed, Lisa Doss, publisher

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WHO ARE THE MOREHEAD HIGH SCHOOL FENCING PANTHERS?
Story & photos by: Vernita Lowe

Did
you
know
that
Morehead High School has a
fencing team? Yes, the high
school has a fencing team, and
the team has been around for
nearly nine years. Many of the
school’s own students are
unaware of what fencing is and
that their school even has a team.
This is because the popularity of
the sport has varied throughout
the state but has never been that
high in the Rockingham County
area. Another factor that has prevented fencing from being well
known around here is the fact
that the fencing season is in the
winter, and the sport is overshadowed by basketball. Even if their
season could be moved back to
the fall, they would be seriously
overshadowed by football, the
most popular high school sport in
the state. With this in mind,
Morehead High School fencing
students would like to see their
sport rise in popularity someway
and somehow.

Not only does Morehead
High School have a fencing team,
but other high schools in North
Carolina and southern Virginia
have teams as well. The league
our Panthers belong to is called
the NC Fencing League, and it
includes teams from Elkin High
School, East Chapel Hill High
School, the North Carolina
School
of
Science
and
Mathematics, Bishop McGuiness
High School in Kernersville, the
Cape Fear Fencing Club and
Carlisle Prep High School in
Martinsville, Virginia.
Have you ever been to a
fencing tournament? If you
answered no, then here is your
chance. The Morehead Fencing
Panthers will be hosting a tournament they will also compete in on
Saturday February 27, from
10am-5pm, in the high school’s
old gymnasium. Admission is
free. Please accept their cordial
invitation and show your support
of some awesome high school
students. Go Panthers!

NOW

LET’S MEET SOME OF THE

MOREHEAD HIGH SCHOOL FENCING PANTHERS!

Lynsey Caillouet
A Senior at MHS, Caillouet is a new face on the
fencing team, but she is no stranger to MHS athletics. She’s been on the Panthers’ swimming team for
the past four season and came to the fencing team
“wanting to try something new.” What she sought
is exactly what she found. She is happy that her
friend Mariah influenced her to join the team and
says that the sport “has both enriched and broadened my horizon.” She has been accepted into
Appalachian State University where she will be
studying criminal justice.

Chris Cruise
A Senior at MHS, Cruise has only been on the team
2 years. He loves the sport so much that he regrets
not having joined during his Freshman year. After
high school, Cruise plans on fencing for UNCG. He
says “I enjoy this sport because it is both competitive and relaxing.” He says of his teammates and
fellow competitors from other schools, “they are all
funny and yet unique people, and I greatly enjoy
their company and sportsmanship.”

Alice Wright
A Junior at MHS, Wright absolutely “loves” fencing. This is her 2nd year on the fencing team, and
she plans on fencing at UNCG someday, “If they
have a fencing team,” she says.

Lydia Moore
A Junior at MHS, Lydia Moore is enjoying her first
year on the fencing team. She plans on fencing
again during her senior year but probably will not
fence in college.

Jacob Webb
Jacob likes fencing so much he can only find one
word to describe it: “Cool.” The challenge associated with practicing with the sword is his favorite part
of the sport.

Chanel Fuller
Fuller is a Senior at MHS and this is her first year
on the fencing team. She plans on fencing in college
someday but has not disclosed which school she
will be attending.

Mariah Miller
A Junior at MHS, Miller has been fencing for 3
years and has been on the “A” Team for the past 2
years. She plans on attending East Carolina
University after high school and joining the ECU
fencing team.

Cameron Harmon
A Senior at MHS, Harmon has been fencing for 4
years. He plans on fencing for UNCG this fall.
Harmon says “Fencing is a sport that I enjoy very
much. I have gained many attributes from fencing,
such as using good intellect and learning to be
chivalrous. Fencing has also forced me to step out
of my comfort zone and become fearless on the
strip.” Harmon strongly encourages others to take
on the challenge of fencing, with the hope that the
sport will do for others what it has done for him.

CRIME REPORTS
• On Monday, February 8, 2010, Melisha Jones of 414 Price Street
reported a larceny from her residence. According to the victim,
between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. a pit bull dog was stolen from her
back yard. On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, investigators arrested
Jesse James Massey of 120 Cricket Street, Eden, N.C., and charged
him with Felony Larceny. According to the warrant, Massey unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did steal, take, and carry away a dog,
4 month old pit bull, the property of Melisha Ann Jones. Massey was
confined in the Rockingham County Jail under a $10,000 secured
bond and he is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on
March 2, 2010.
• On Monday, February 8, 2010, Amber Williams of 185 Aiken Road
reported a larceny from her residence. According to the report, 2 wedding rings valued at $200 were stolen from the residence between
January 26, 2010 and February 8, 2010.
• On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, Amber Williams of 185 Aiken Road,
Eden, N.C., reported a larceny from her residence. According to the
reporting party, a check card was stolen from her residence between
January 30, 2010 and February 8, 2010. Between the listed times she
discovered that someone had used the check card at Wal-Mart in
Reidsville completed a transaction in the amount of $81.16. A suspect
has been identified.
• On Thursday, February 11, 2010, Aaron Scott Eanes reported a larceny from his residence. A black and blue Mountain Bike valued at
$130 was stolen from a bed of truck that was parked in his backyard.
• On Thursday, February 11, 2010, Raymond’s Used Cars located
reported a larceny. According to the reporting party, a dealer license
plate, ID 038030, was stolen off a used car. The North Carolina
License Plate has been entered into NCIC as stolen
• On Friday, February 12, 2010, SNO-BIZ located at 619 Boone Road
reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from the business.
According to the reporting party, someone cut the lock off a gate
which leads to the roll up door at the rear of the business. Once entry
was obtained, ten miscellaneous air/impact tools, one Two HP Air
Compressor, one tool kit, and four cans of 404 Freon were stolen.
• On Friday, February 12, 2010, H Food Mart located at 1117
Washington Street reported receiving two counterfeit money orders.
According to the reporting party, a black female entered the business
and cashed two counterfeit money orders for $950.
• On Saturday, February 13, 2010, William Jackson Stratton III reported a breaking, entering, and larceny from 2015 E. Stadium Drive.
According to the reporting officer, someone forced open a door on the
east side of the residence and removed two small television sets.
• On Saturday, February 13, 2010, Loren Kristena Casey of 613 North
Street reported a larceny from her residence. According to the report,
someone stole a North Carolina License Plate, ZNX-3793, from her
vehicle. The license plate number has been entered into NCIC as
stolen.
• On Sunday, February 14, 2010, personnel from the Eden Police
Department responded to Wal-Mart in reference to the possible tampering of food products. According to Wal-Mart’s Loss Prevention
Officer, someone was observed placing a syringe into meat products
and other merchandise. On Monday, February 15, 2010, Kyle
Brandon Sumrall of 541 Flack Street, Reidsville, N.C. was charged by
investigators with 2 counts of Creating a Hoax within a Public
Building, 2 counts of Injury to Personal Property, and 2 counts of
Larceny. Sumall was confined in the Rockingham County Jail under
a $500,000 secured bond and he is scheduled to appear in Wentworth
District Court on February

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NOTES FROM FORREST BRAY
Forrest Bray spends his limited time attending all the meetings he can get to in the
county, he takes notes, sometimes with editorials as to what he hears at these meetings. We thank him for his time and occasional wit concerning these meetings and
wish we could all attend more of them ourselves. Content is strictly editorial.

CONCERNING THE
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
MEETING
Two items were on the agenda. The first concerned a contract between the City of
Reidsville and Rockingham
County to handle Reidsville’s
waste at the County landfill,
which was approved.
The second item was the
“hot” one, the Horse Park of the
South (HPOTS). The commissioners’ chamber was full of people who were for and against the
project. Both groups had on
identifying badges.
Several
individuals spoke and, in my
opinion, said basically the same
things mentioned in the past.
Tom Robinson again spoke
in favor of the project, but he
seemed hesitant to proceed due to
the increased cost of everything.
Glenn Petty from Denver,
Colorado, spoke about the greatness of this facility. Mr. Petty
was the original director of the
equestrian center in Williamston,
NC. He talked about the history
and hard times experienced by
that center and the one in
Lexington, VA. Neither Petty
nor Robinson sounded as positive
tonight and indicated that things
could get worse before they get
better, with the present economy.
Personal comments and
observations: The director of the
Virginia horse center has volunteered to come before the commissioners to talk about their
experience. Some of our commissioners do not seem to want to
hear the negative aspects of this
project. (This is sometimes
called being realistic.) Most of
the time in Rockingham County,
the negative has not been mentioned, including how many centers have failed or have experienced money problems.
After the meeting was over,
I saw Jerry Owens and Jim Isley
go into the Horse Park of the
South corporate headquarters –
the county manager’s office.
This secret advisory committee
has done enough to tax the citizens of Rockingham County. It
is time for them to come from
behind closed doors and let the
people know what is going on.
Corporate papers on file show
Rockingham County as headquarters for this corporation.
Who paid for the papers to be
drawn up and the filing fee?

These papers show as agent, a
county employee, Graham
Pervier, who is Economic
Development Manager.
Too much is happening
without taxpayer knowledge.
Do you suppose we will each be
issued a cowboy hat and boots?
The boots will need to be tall
enough to stay above “it” when
we step in it.
Don’t get me wrong, I personally am in favor of the Horse

Park if Rockingham County does
not foot the bill and the state
funds it as they have
Williamston. One question that
occurs to me is – if this project is
so great, why don’t these promoters put up their own cash?
Selling stock could be an option
if the project were for profit and

not a governmental entity.
I guess the next corporation
to be formed will be for the
McMichael Civic Center, where
decisions will be made behind
closed doors and forced on the
taxpayers. WAKE UP, PEOPLE!! Times are tough unless
you have a secure job.
Currently, we are paying for an
overpriced courthouse/jail complex, an animal shelter and a
library in western Rockingham
County. We are also responsible
for maintenance on these buildings, existing county buildings
and schools. Architects love this
County because they are designing on a percentage basis – and
they do not even live in the county.
That brings up another pet
peeve of mine. We have many
county employees who do not
live in the county. Did we look
first for local people to fill positions? We have hired people and
firms from Michigan, South
Carolina, Greensboro and other
locations outside the county.
They are/were paid well, but did
the county taxpayers benefit?

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stuffing his mouth full of pistachios.
So, the next time you sit
down to eat a hand full of pistaGaffney
chios, think on the love legend
Legend has it that lovers and maybe good fortune, happiwould meet on a moonlit night ness, and abundance of life will
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For The Fun Of It
WHERE TO MEET FOR DINNER

THE TOOTH FAIRY

When a group of 40-year-old buddies met, they discussed where they
should meet for dinner. Finally, it is agreed that they should meet at
the Gausthof zum Lowen restaurant because the waitresses wear lowcut blouses and mini-skirts, and are very shapely.

After losing another
tooth, eight-year-old Timmy
became more curious about the
elusive tooth fairy.
Finally putting two and
two together, he came right out
and asked his mother, “Mom, are
you the tooth fairy?”
Assuming he was old
enough to hear the truth, she
replied, “Yes, I am.”
Timmy seemed to take
this news quite well. But as he
headed for the door, he slowly
turned back toward his mother
with a curious look on his face
and said, “Wait a minute. How do
you get into the other kids’ houses?”.

10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group meets again and once again
discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed that they should
meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the food there is very good
and the wine selection is excellent.
10 years later, at 60 years of age, the group meets again and once again
discusses where they should meet. Finally it is agreed that they should
meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because they can eat there in peace
and quiet, and the restaurant is smoke free.
10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group meets again and once again
discusses where they should meet. Finally it is agreed that they should
meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the restaurant is wheel chair
accessible and they even have an elevator.
10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group meets again and once again
discusses where they should meet. Finally it is agreed that it's a good
idea that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because they
have never been there before.

WHAT YOUR PETS WOULD
WRITE IN THEIR DIARIES
Excerpt from a Dog's Diary.
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!
Excerpt from a Cat's Diary.
Day 983 of my captivity....
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed
hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I
nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their
feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight.
I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noises and smell the food.
I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ‘allergies.’
I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try
this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and
seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating
with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every
move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an
elevated cell, so he is safe... For now.

FAMILY TRADITION
The Smith’s were proud of their
family tradition. Their ancestors
had come to America on the
Mayflower. They had included
Senators and Wall Street wizards.
They decided to compile a family history, a legacy for their children and grandchildren. They
hired a fine author. Only one
problem arose - how to handle
that great-uncle George, who was
executed in the electric chair.
The author assured the family he
could handle the story as tactfully as possible and was given the
go-ahead to write the book.
The book appeared. It said
“Great-uncle George occupied a
chair of applied electronics at an
important government institution
and was attached to his position
by the strongest of ties. His death
came as a great shock.”.

THE CHAIN SAW

MARITAL SPAT

A husband read an article to
his wife about how many words
women use a day....
30,000 to a man's 15,000.
The wife replied, 'The reason
has to be because we have to
repeat everything to men...
The husband then turned to
his wife and asked, 'What?'

WIFE

VS

HUSBAND

A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not
saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument
and neither of them wanted to
concede their position.
As they passed a barnyard of
mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically,
'Relatives of yours?'
'Yep,' the wife replied, 'inlaws.'

SUNBATHING
Joan, who was a rather wellproportioned secretary, spent
almost all of her vacation sunbathing on the roof of her hotel.
She wore a bathing suit the first
day, but on the second, she decided that no one could see her way
up there, and she slipped out of it
for an overall tan. She'd hardly
begun when she heard someone
running up the stairs. She was
lying on her stomach, so she just
pulled a towel over her rear.
"Excuse me, miss," said the flustered assistant manager of the
hotel, out of breath from running
up the stairs. "The Hilton doesn't
mind your sunbathing on the
roof, but we would very much
appreciate your wearing a
bathing suit as you did yesterday." "What difference does it
make?" Joan asked rather calmly.
"No one can see me up here, and
besides, I'm covered with a
towel." "Not exactly," said the
embarrassed man. "You're lying
on the dining room skylight."

An Iowan walks into a hardware store and asks for a chain
saw that will cut 6 trees in one
hour. The salesman recommends
the top of the line model. The
Iowan is suitably impressed, and
buys it. The next day he brings it
back and says, "This chain saw is
defective. It would only cut down
1 tree and it took ALL DAY!"
The salesman takes the chain
saw, starts it up to see what's
wrong, and the Iowan says,
"What's that noise?"

THE REMOTE
Jennifer watched as the cashier
rang up her purchases.
“Cash, check or charge?” She
asked after folding the items
Jennifer had bought. As she fumbled for her wallet The cashier
noticed a television remote control in her purse.
“Do you always carry your TV
remote?” The cashier asked.
“No,” she replied, “but my husband refused to come shopping
with me, and I figured this was
the best retaliation.”.

USEFUL PHRASES
HIGH STRESS DAYS

FOR

• Do I really look like a
people person?
• Can I trade this job for
what’s behind door #2?
• And your cry-baby whiny
opinion would be…?
• I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in
a very bad mood for 30 years.
• Sarcasm is just one more
service we
offer.
• Do they ever shut up on your
planet?
• Did the aliens forget to remove
the probe?
• Earth is full. Go home.
• Aw, did I step on your poor
little bitty ego?
• I’m not tense, just terribly,
terribly alert.

PUZZLE
Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word

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No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to
marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who
you're stuck with...
-- Kristen, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER
by then.
-- Camille, age 10
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE
ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at
the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE
IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know
each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long
enough...
-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure?)
On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets
them interested enough to go for a second date..
-- Martin, age 10 (isn't he ready for the world of dating?)
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
-- Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with
that.
-- Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry
them and have kids with them... It's the right thing to do.
-- Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys.. Boys need someone
to clean up after them.
-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T
GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
-- Kelvin, age 8 (I like this kid)
And the #1 Favorite is .....

Fathers
If it's true that girls are inclined to marry men like their fathers, it
is understandable why so many mothers cry so much at weddings.
Wedding Kids
At a friend's wedding, everything went smoothly until it was time
for the flower girl and her young escort to come down the aisle. The
boy stopped at every pew, growling at the guests. When asked afterward why he behaved so badly, he explained, "I was just trying to be
a good ring bear."
The Good Maid
Man calls home. Maid answers phone. He says, "Can I speak to
my wife?"
She says, "No, she's upstairs in bed with her boyfriend."
He replys, "Ok, go to the hall closet and take out my shotgun. Go
upstairs and kill them both." Being the loyal maid, she says, "Ok." 5
minutes later she picks up the phone and says, "Ok, they're both dead.
What should I do with the bodies?" He says, "Throw them in the pool,
and I'll take care of them when I get home." She says, "We don't have
a pool." He asks, "Is this 555-1234?"

“Grrrrrr.” That is the sound
of anger. Teeth clenched, eyes
narrowed, muscles tense, ears
pinned back. OK, that is the dog
down the street from my house
but except for the ears it could be
my ex.
Anger can really do damage
my friend. Anger causes many
and widespread negative effects
on the body and society. Anger
can actually reduce the heart’s
ability to pump blood says medical experts. “In a moment of
anger you can experience muscle
tension, higher blood pressure,
headaches and chest pain.” No
matter how much you eat right or
exercise, you are putting yourself
at risk if you do not get your
anger under control. According to
WebMd, “The body, the adrenal
system, has to rest after awhile. If
your reaction to situations is
chronically angry the body
begins to breakdown. We see this
especially with heart disease and
the immune system.” Eventually,
angry people will experience
more sickness.
So, you say that you know
how to hold it in? You suppress
your anger? That is not good
either. You can have insomnia,
resentment, eating disorders, frequent colds, headaches and even
depression, all from anger! Now
you have anger eating you up on
the inside. That is not what we
want is it?
Great, now we are mad
about being angry! What can we
do? I am glad you asked! There
are techniques that may help.
Here are a few:

• “Don’t sweat the small stuff”
You can’t control it so learn to be
OK with that!
• Practice forgiveness - release
the power of bad experiences
• Talk it out with a friend - those
who can keep their mouth shut
• Write it down - and then burn
or shred what you wrote
• Take anger management classes
• Meditation - Believe
• Exercise ( try Zumba classes at
Mayodan Recreation Center)
• Listen to soft, relaxing music shut your eyes and think peaceful
thoughts
• Be positive despite what is irritating you and anger will weaken
• Think daily about the benefits
of patience - Patience is Power
• Laugh daily- (but not at someone)
What causes anger? Some
say that the primary cause is
(don’t get mad when you read
this) actually our own selfishness
and the secondary cause is said to
be frustration (the step before
anger). Frustration and then
anger comes when we cannot get
what we want or we get something we do not want. Adjust
your expectations. One thing that
is predictable is the unpredictability of life. Things will not
go your way, learn to celebrate
that knowing, that eventually it
will be for the best.
So as I ride to work and look
at the beautiful sunrise, listening
to soothing music and thinking
about my blessings, how can I be
angry? Look up my friend. A
merry heart does good like a
medicine. Take a dose right now.

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
-- Ricky, age 10 (He'll be married forever)

The State Board of Elections
and several nonpartisan groups
are conducting a poster contest to
promote voter registration among
young people in North Carolina.
The winning poster will be reproduced and distributed to high
schools, local election officials,
and civic groups for voter education and registration efforts.
Goal: Create a poster with a
catchy slogan and graphic design
that inspires teenagers as young
as 16 to register to vote! The final
poster will be 17 x 22 inches and
printed in full color (CMYK).
In addition to the overall slogan,
the poster should highlight (or
leave space for text that highlights) two points:
• You can register to vote if you
are at least 16 and a US citizen.
• You can vote in the primary and
general election if you register
and if you will be at least 18 on
the Election Day in November.
Background: A new law in
North Carolina allows citizens to
register to vote as young as 16
year old. The voting age does not
change, but early registration (or
pre-registration) for 16 year olds
makes sense, because that’s the
age when most teenagers take
Civics in high school or visit the
DMV to get a driver’s license,
where they will be asked if they
want to register.
Prizes: The winner of the contest will receive $200. The runner-up will receive $100.
Representatives of the State
Board of Elections, Democracy
North Carolina, NC Civic
Education Consortium, NC
Center for Voter Education, and
Kids Voting NC will be the final
judges.
Rules for Submission: Only
North Carolina residents age 16
to 19 are eligible to submit an
entry for the contest and they
must affirm that they alone are
the creator of the poster submitted. Eligible teenagers may work
together as a team to submit an
entry (and divide the prize money
if they win).
Submitting Your Entry: The
entry may be submitted electronically (as a PDF or JPG file) to
postercontest@democracync.org or in hard copy to:
Poster Contest
Democracy NC
1821 Green Street
Durham, NC 27705.
The entry must be accompanied
with the contact information for
the poster creator, including
name, age, full address, email,
phone number, grade and school
attending, guardian’s name and
phone number, and, if relevant,
contact information for a teacheradviser.
The deadline for all entries is
midnight, April 15, 2010. The
winner will be announced by
May 1.
The State Board of Elections
and Democracy North Carolina
reserve the right to modify the
poster, in consultation with the
winner, to include contact information and other pertinent
details.

Craft’s Corner

RABBIT • DEER • CATTLE • HOG • WILD BIRDS •

Answers from Kids on these questions are precious...
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (written by kids)
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff.. Like, if you like
sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the
chips and dip coming.
-- Alan, age 10

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RECREATION NEWS
EDEN PARKS & REC.
• Need help filing your taxes.
Help for seniors and those making under $46,000 is being
offered at the Garden of Eden
Senior Center 508 Orchard Drive
Beginning Jan. 27th and ending
April 9th every Wed and Thurs.
from 10-2. Also, Sat February
20th from 10-2. You must call
627-4711 for an appointment.
• Get involved in activities at the
Senior Center. Activities include:
Rook, Friends Club, Knit &
Crochet Classes, Craft Classes,
Paint classes, Bible Study and Sit
& Sew. Call 627-4711 for details.
• Come Exercise with us on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
8:15-9:00. Sit down or stand up
class using resistance bands, balls
and hand held weights.
• Line Dance every Monday at
10:15 am.

• New!!! Hand and Foot card
game – Anyone interested in
playing the card game Hand and
Foot please show up at the
Garden of Eden Senior Center at
1:00 pm. on Wednesdays.
• Craft Class – First Tuesday of
each month. March 2nd. We will
be making Easter wreaths. Free
of charge. Must furnish your
own supplies.
• Legal Aide – March 11th Call
for an appt. 1-800-951-2257.
• Bingo Bash held at the Senior
Center 627-4711. Everyone is
welcome!! March 15th.
• Computer classes are offered
free to seniors 65 years & older.
Under 65 must pay fees. Seniors
are welcome to come use our
computers during times we do
not have classes.
EDEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
The Boys and Girls club of Eden

“Benefit”
Projects In Rockingham County
BENEFIT

FOR

GAIL WILLIS

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. ~C.C. Scott

Gail Willis, the Worthless Check Coordinator with our office,
has been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. She was told by her Doctor
on January 14, 2010 that she will have to continue chemotherapy
for the rest of her life. While her spirits are good, the medical bills
are weighing heavy on her mind. We would like to take some of
this burden off of her and her family.
A Spaghetti Dinner will be held February 20, 2010 to benefit
Gail and her family. The dinner will consist of salad, spaghetti,
bread, and homemade desserts. It will last from 5:30 PM until 7:30
PM. at the Centenary United Methodist Church on Settle Bridge
Road across from Shiloh Airport. Adults - $5, children under 12 $3 and additional donations are accepted and appreciated.
If you are interested in attending, would like to make a donation, would like to help, or have any questions please feel free to
contact me. Chrissy Dalton Griffin, Legal Assistant
RC District Attorney's Office - 17-A Prosecutorial District
Post Office Box 35, Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-8760 • (336) 616-1180 fax • chrissy.d.griffin@nccourts.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY –
RELAY FOR LIFE
The 2010 Relay For Life of Rockingham County kicked off in
January at Morehead High School. We will be returning to
Freedom Park in Eden for the event on May 14-15th and invite all
organizations, businesses, churches and interested community
members to join us by forming a team! Contact Bree Myers for
more info. Bree Myers, Community Manager
Alamance, Caswell, Rockingham and Stokes counties
American Cancer Society
4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
336.627.3334 ( Home Office) • 336.404.4988 (Cell Phone)
336.834.8777 (fax)

WOMEN’S SHELTER
New Beginnings stores and their sister stores in Madison and
Reidsville, are in need of household cleaning supplies, feminine toiletries and diapers for the women’s shelter and as for the stores:
household goods, furniture, jewelry, books and spring clothing of
all sizes, adult and children’s.

are now taking sign-ups for
Indoor Soccer and Rookie
League Baseball! Rookie League
baseball is set out to cover basic
fundamentals of Baseball! Ages
are 4-12 year olds- Membership
at the club is required which is 40
dollars! No participation fees for
Rookie League just the regular
membership to the Club.
Play BINGO at the Bridge
Street Recreation Center, 319
N. Bridge St., on Tuesday, Feb.
16 starting at 1 p.m. Must be 55
or better. Bring a $1 prize. For
more information, call the center
weekdays after 1 p.m.: 623-5559.
MADISON MAYODAN
RECREATION
Spring Soccer Registration
The
Madison-Mayodan
Recreation Department is holding Spring Soccer Registration
for coed age groups of 4-6, 7-9,
and 10-13. Deadline for registration is Friday, March 5, 2010.
Children must turn 4 before April
1, 2010, and cannot turn 14
before April 1, 2010. Contact
Jason Swisher at (336) 548-2789
for details.
T-Ball Registration
The Madison - Mayodan
Rec. Dept. is holding registration
for T-ball, Dixie Youth Baseball,
Girls Slow Pitch Softball, Girl’s
Fast Pitch Softball, and Pony
League, through Mar. 19th.
The leagues and ages for
each division. T-ball - ages 4-7.
Dixie Youth Baseball - ages 8-12.
Girls Slow Pitch Softball - ages
8-14. Girls Fast Pitch Softball ages 12-15. Pony League - ages
13-14. Player’s division ages are
determined by age of player as of

May 1, 2010. All those registering for Dixie Youth Baseball
must provide age verification.
For more information,
please contact the Recreation
Department at 336-548-9572 or
336-548-2789.
• Tax Assistance
Register today for FREE Tax
Assistance for Seniors.Natalie
Cobb will be at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department
to give assistance in filing and
answering questions to those
Seniors interested. Accepting
appointment for Sat., Mar. 13th
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Appointments limited and available every 30 minutes. Contact
336-548-9572 to sign up!
• Fit & Strong Program
The Madison - Mayodan
Recreation Department will now
be offering the Fit & Strong program. Fit & Strong is an award winning, physical activity/behavior change program proven to
benefit arthritis symptoms and
promote an active lifestyle. The
12 week course consists of 1 1/2
hour sessions held on Tues. and
Thurs. from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. The program will be
instructed by Julie Joyce.
To pre-register for this
FREE program or for more information, contact the Madison Mayodan Recreation Department
at 336-548-2789. This program
will be limited to 20 participants.
• Sculpt & Stretch Yoga Classes
The Madison - Mayodan
Recreation Department is now
holding registration for Sculpt &
Stretch Yoga classes and Basic
Yoga classes. Information on
these classes is as follows:
Sculpt & Stretch Yoga Classes held every Saturday
from 9 - 10 a.m. in the Dining
Room at the Madison - Mayodan
Rec. Dep. The cost is $3.00 per
class. Participants are asked to

bring 3 cans of food to use as
hand weights. Canned goods can
be donated at end of month.
Basic Yoga - Classes will be
held every Monday, 9 - 10 a.m.
in the Large Activity Room at the
Mad/May/ Rec. Dep. Cost is
$3.00 per class. Pre-registration
is required! Please contact the
Rec. Dep.at 336-548-2789
• Kids Zumbatomic Program
& Adult Zumba Classes Call
for schedules and prices Mayodan Rec. Dep. at 336-5482789 or 336-548-9572.
• Hip Hop Dance Class
The Mad/May Rec. Dept.
holding registration for Hip Hop
Dance Classes to be held Sat.
mornings 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for
ages 8-12. The cost is $39.00 per
month. Taught by
Deanna
DeHart. Pre-registration is
required!Call the Mad/ May Rec.
Department at 336-548-2789.
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Classes If you or someone you
know struggles with arthritis, the
the Arthritis Foundation Exercise
Class is for you! This informative
and beneficial class on Mondays
from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. This
6 week program will be taught by
Ruth Robertson and will cost
$3.00 per class. Pre-registration
is required! Contact the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department
at 336-548-2789.
• Belly Dance Classes
The Madison - Mayodan
recreation Department would like
to invite you to sign up for our
new Belly Dancing Classes!
Registration is now being held:
Belly Dance Classes Tuesdays through March 30th.
This 8 week course will be held
from 7:05 p.m. - 8:05 p.m. and is
for youth and adults. The cost is
$50.00.
Pre-registration
is
required! Contact MadisonMayodan Recreation Department
at 336-548-2789.

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CHURCH SOFTBALL
REPORT
An organizational meeting for
Men’s & Women’s Church
Softball will be held on Tuesday,
February 23rd at Eden City Hall
at 7:00 P.M. for men and at 8:00
P.M. for women.
Baseball registration for ages 4
thru 14 and fast-pitch softball for
ages 9 thru 15 will begin on
February 15th. Sign Up at Eden
City Hall, the Bridge St. Center
or the Mill Ave. Center.
The Adult Open Co-ed Volleyball
league will begin on the first
Monday in March. Roster
sheets and waiver forms are
available at city hall or may be emailed to any interested parties.
Entry fees ($70) and rosters will
be due by Friday, February 26th.
Additional info contact 336-6237789 Ext. 3026.

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CITY OF EDEN
PARKS & RECREATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The first organizational meeting for the Men’s Church Softball
League will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00 P.M. at the
Eden City Hall which is located at 308 Stadium Dr. A meeting of
any church teams that wish to participate in a Women’s Church
League will follow at 8:00 P.M. For additional info contact 623-7789
Ext. 3026.
•
Practices & Meetings
Basketball awards will be presented on Tuesday, February 9th at
4:30 P.M. at the Bridge St. Center for our Peanut League (ages 4 & 5)
and our Tiny Mite League (ages 6 & 7). Awards for our other
leagues: Mite, Girls, Midget, Junior & Senior will be held on Tuesday,
February 16th at 4:30 P.M. at the Mill Ave. Center. Indoor Soccer
practice for ages 9 & Under will begin on Thursday, February 11th at
4:00 P.M. and at 4:45 P.M. for ages 10 thru 13. Girls Volleyball practice for 6th, 7th and 8th grades will begin on Monday, February 15th
at 5:30 P.M. at the Mill Ave. Center.
An organizational meeting for Men’s & Women’s Church
Softball will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at Eden City Hall at
7:00 P.M. for men and at 8:00 P.M. for women.
Baseball registration for ages 4 thru 14 and fast-pitch softball for
ages 9 thru 15 will begin on February 15th. Sign Up at Eden City
Hall, the Bridge St. Center or the Mill Ave. Center.
The Adult Open Co-ed Volleyball league will begin on the first
Monday in March. Roster sheets and waiver forms are available at
city hall or may be e-mailed to any interested parties. Entry fees
($70) and rosters will be due by Friday, February 26th. Additional
info contact 336-623-7789 Ext. 3026.

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